Description
About Rocket Salad (Arugula)
Rocket salad, also known as arugula, is a popular leafy green valued for its distinct peppery flavour. It is widely used in salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, pizzas and as a garnish. This fast-growing plant is easy to cultivate and produces tender leaves ideal for fresh, everyday use.
Hydroponics & Smart Garden Compatibility
Arugula performs exceptionally well in hydroponic and smart indoor garden systems, where stable moisture and nutrients help it develop softer, more flavourful leaves. In hydroponics, arugula can grow noticeably faster than in soil, making it ideal for quick, continuous harvesting. Smart gardens allow year-round cultivation regardless of season.
Features
- Peppery, aromatic leaves loved in Mediterranean-style dishes
- Suitable for outdoor beds, pots, containers and indoor windowsills
- Grows quickly and requires minimal maintenance
- Not recommended for sowing strictly in mid-summer due to heat stress
- Excellent choice for hydroponic setups and smart indoor gardens
Growing & Harvesting
- For traditional sowing: grow outdoors or in pots for summer, autumn and winter harvests.
- Avoid mid-summer sowing in soil, as high heat may affect growth.
- In hydroponics or smart gardens: sow and harvest year-round.
- Cut outer leaves regularly to encourage fresh new growth.
Rocket salad is one of the easiest leafy greens to grow and provides a constant supply of delicious, nutrient-rich leaves for your kitchen.
