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Wild Rocket (Autumn)
(10 Plug Plants)
Easy to grow plug plants
Certified organic
Good for partial shade
Shipped within 3-5 days
£4.99
Out of stock
Wild Rocket is perfect for autumn growing
This is one of our favourite vegetable plants to grow over autumn and winter. The taste is phenomenal compared to shop bought rocket and it just keeps cropping for months, right through to the following spring. Cut the outer leaves off as they reach the desired size, usually from November onwards. Be sure to plant it in a spot that gets plenty of winter sun – or a greenhouse would be even better. In very cold weather it will not grow much, but will burst back into action when it warms up. You’ll receive a growing guide with the plants.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Wild Rocket (organic*)
In the kitchen: With its peppery flavoured leaves, wild rocket is delicious used in salads. Sprinkle over pizzas and pasta dishes too for a little kick.
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[post_content] => Growing salads in pots or window boxes is a great option for those of us who don't get many spare daytime hours to tend to the veg patch over autumn and winter. The leaves will simply grow away ready for you to harvest as and when you need them. There are some good varieties to choose from, from Winter Lettuces and Corn Salad to more tasty leaves like Landcress, Mizuna and Frills Mustard.
To start with, all you need is a couple of pots outside the front door or on a balcony if you have one, or a few window boxes on windowsills that get a good dose of sunlight during the daytime. Keeping outdoor pots close to the building keeps them that little bit more sheltered from frost and wind, making it an easy way to grow. Fill your pots with fresh compost and add a handful of wormcast fertiliser for an extra boost, then you're ready to plant.
As a general rule, try to give each plant approximately 10cm growing space. So if you have a 30cm long windowbox, 3 plants would be a good bet. You could just squeeze a fourth in, but any more might be pushing your luck! We sell our plants in sets of 10, so club together with a neighbour or friend if you don't have space, or donate some extra plants to your local school. Remember, it is still going to be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than buying bagged salads all through the winter!
Looking after your plants is easy, as there will be few weeds and slugs to contend with. The only real problem you might face is bad weather, mainly strong winds and cold spells, but if your pots are fairly sheltered then they should be fine. For those that are growing indoors, remember to keep them well watered, and watch out when you turn the heating on - you're better off keeping them away from radiators so that they don't get too hot!!
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If you’re a salad lover, you’ve probably already found all our lettuces and leaves, but don’t forget to treat yourself to some tasty herbs too – and some edible flowers...
If you only have a small space for autumn and winter growing, then we would really recommend choosing some salad leaves to grow for a steady supply of healthy, tasty...
Growing salads in pots or window boxes is a great option for those of us who don’t get many spare daytime hours to tend to the veg patch over autumn...
I think it (plant catalogue) is positively inspiring, the writing, the drawings, the design and the recipes are all absolutely spot on – well done to the whole team!
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So many ideas and prompts on what to do and when. I remember learning so much from my grandad about growing, the weekly ideas is like having a perpetual grandad!
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The plants arrived in excellent condition packaged with care in good condition. Very happy with everything. Thank you.