Rocket

Variety

Rocket

Approved Data

Seed packet

Features

Taste

aromatic

tangy

Fruit shape

elongated

Location

light: sunny to semi-shady

Color

red

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Roll-shaped/cylindrical tubers 15-20 cm/5.9-7.9 in long, therefore particularly productive. Uniform slice size, deep dark red flesh without rings. Rocket is particularly juicy, tastes excellent and can be stored in a cool cellar until spring.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Do not sow in the open ground before mid-April, soil must already be sufficiently warm, otherwise bolting will occur. Germination 12-21 days at 15-22°C/59-72°F. Uniform watering, regular weeding.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

15 cm

Row spacing

25 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Diseases

Downy mildew

Angular leaf spot of cucumber

Black spot of roses

Red spot disease

Pests

Beet fly

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