Salad Leaf Rocket Astra
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Product information
Fast-Growing Flavor: Rocket Astra Salad Seeds
Transform your garden into a hub of flavor with Rocket Astra seeds! This superior variety boasts serrated leaves with a traditional, peppery zing that elevates any salad. Renowned for its vigour, Rocket Astra grows faster and thrives even in less-than-ideal weather conditions—making it a gardener's best friend. Whether you're an experienced horticulturist or a beginner, these seeds guarantee consistent results and fresh, tasty greens right from your own backyard.
Perfect for salads, garnishes, and culinary experiments, Rocket Astra brings nature's bite to your plate. Sow the seeds, nurture their growth, and enjoy an abundant harvest that's as resilient as it is delicious.
Handy Tip: Start early by sowing seeds in containers placed in a cold glasshouse as early as February. Short on space? No problem! Sow seeds thinly into containers on a sunny patio for a thriving mini-garden. To ensure continuous growth, harvest the leaves by cutting them rather than pulling them from the plant. This method keeps your plants healthy and productive, delivering a steady supply of fresh, peppery goodness. Perfect for the resourceful gardener!
Key Features
- Peppery Flavor: Traditional serrated leaves with a bold, peppery taste, perfect for salads and garnishes.
- Fast Growth: Vigorous and quicker-growing than standard salad rockets, ensuring a speedy harvest.
- Weather Resilience: Thrives under poor weather conditions, making it a reliable choice for all gardeners.
- Flexible Growing Options: Suitable for early sowings in cold glasshouses or patio containers, ideal for compact spaces.
- Continuous Harvest: Cut leaves instead of pulling them to encourage healthy, prolonged growth.
Technical specifications
| Approx. Seed count | 500 seeds |
| When to Sow | April to August |
| Where to Sow | Scatter seeds thinly in a prepared seed bed with rows spaced evenly apart. Ensure the soil remains moist to support germination and growth. For a steady supply of fresh, tender leaves, sow seeds regularly in succession throughout the growing season. This method allows for continuous harvest and optimal plant development. Let me know if you need more tips on growing or caring for your plants! |
| What to Do Next | Once the seedlings are sturdy enough, thin them out so there is enough space between each plant for optimal growth. To enjoy multiple harvests, cut leaves carefully, leaving some on each plant to encourage regrowth. With this method, you can typically get three to four cuttings per plant, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, peppery greens for your salads and dishes! Let me know if you'd like more tips on maintaining your Rocket Astra plants. |
| Harvest | May to October |