Wild Rocket Sylvetta – 200 Seeds

Wild Rocket Sylvetta (Diplotaxis erucoides) is slower growing than the annual Rocket Salad (Eruca sativa) and is primarily an annual (or sometimes short-lived biennial). Although it is often found in the Mediterranean region year-round, it is not a true perennial.

It officially belongs to the fresh herb category, but it is often eaten as a vegetable. Its leaves are half the size than Rocket Salad with more pungent flavor.  Also known as wall-rocket. It has dark green, deeply serrated leaves with a rich, peppery flavor. Regular harvesting leaves will promote more fresh leaves.

Perfect for pasta, fresh pizza topping, and salad. Young leaves of Wild Rocket Sylvetta  add a pleasant, pungent, nutty flavor to salads and cheese dishes. One of the most desired, alternative salad greens for use by well-known chefs.

Wild Rocket Culinary Uses

• Young leaves are used in salads to add a sharp, pungent, and slightly bitter flavor.
• Leaves are added to traditional dishes like omelettes, soups, and pasta.
• The flowers are edible and used to add a similar, though slightly milder, peppery flavor to dishes as a garnish.
• The plant, including stems and leaves, can be processed into sauces, such as homemade mayonnaise or savory creams.
• The taste is described as strong, spicy, and similar to wasabi or intense mustard.

Growing Wild Rocket Sylvetta

Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.

Direct Sowing: Spring, Late Summer and Autumn.

• Rocket thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure.
• Sow seeds directly in the garden or in pots and thin out to 15cm apart if needed.
• Plant seeds about 0.5 cm deep and space them 5 cm apart.
• Keep soil moist until germination.
• Germination in about 2-3 weeks.