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ROQUETTE

ROQUETTE

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Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa 30-40 days. Can be sown from early spring through late fall. Frost-hardy and easy to grow. Long, dark green, broad arrow-shaped leaves form a loose, open bunch. Grows 12–18 inches tall before bolting. Not bitter, this salad green has a jazzy, distinctive flavor. Approximately 550 seeds per gram.
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Customer Reviews

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Stacy M.
An excellent arugula

I have tried two arugula varietals previously, with not-great results. Aphids won the battle more than once. THIS arugula was a star grower! Slow in the beginning (as makes sense with the early-spring weather) and then VERY vigorous, large plants showed up and just produced and produced. LOVED the flavor -- not sharp, but still with that arugula bitterness -- and the leaves are very tender. Just planted a new round for a fall harvest. Very pleased. And yes, it bolted -- but I ate the leaves anyway until they yellowed, and they were delicious.

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Kate
good flavor

Good germination, good growth with nice size leaves, good flavor--spicy without being bitter. Word of warning: the pillbugs thought they were tasty too. And wherever the pillbugs terrorized the arugula, it bolted. Next time I'll put collars on the plants in the beds where the pillbugs roam.

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Lili B.
Quick and delicious

The Roquette came up quickly and has grown well even in our cool coastal weather

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Teresa R.
Bolted quickly

I grew Roquette this Spring. It germinated well, but went from 3" tall to bolting with no edible leaf production. Truly a disappointment.

Sounds like it could be some sort of environmental stress that caused it to bolt early, perhaps a change in temperature or nutrient issue. This variety can be grown anytime from early spring to fall, so perhaps a fall sowing might be worth a shot! Please feel free to reach out to us for any further troubleshooting! Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

Soil Temp for Germ 50–70°F
Seed Depth ¼–½"
Seed Spacing 1–2"
Days to Emergence 2–15
Thin Plants to 6–12"
Row Spacing 16–18"
Fertilizer Needs Low
Seeds per Gram Listed per variety

Savor the flavors that fill the kitchens of Europe. Fast and easy to grow, greens are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Enjoy them in soups, lightly steamed, or raw for a low calorie and highly nutritious part of your diet.

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Gourmet greens perform best when planted in early spring or fall
• Most will tolerate light to moderate frosts with minimal cover
• Plants are most vigorous and the flavors are better when daytime air temperatures are between 60-70°F
• Most greens are best direct sown
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
• Cover seeds with Reemay or Grow Guard 20 to help deter birds and improve germination
• Sow greens every couple of weeks to ensure a continuous supply of young plants

Direct Sowing
• Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting
• Thin as soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed

Transplanting
• Start indoors 4-6 weeks before anticipated transplant date

Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Aphids and flea beetles
• Insect control: Strong spray of water, or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, and proper plant spacing allows air circulation to prevent molds

Harvest & Storage
• Harvest greens frequently and when young
• As with all greens, a rinse in cold water will help preserve the flavor and texture

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We’ve selected a collection of our favorite herb varieties and put them into handy, easy to plant, biodegradable disks. Each 10 cm disk is sized just right to conveniently plant in a 4 inch pot. For windowsill, patio and even herb garden planting, lay the disk on the surface of the moistened planting medium and cover lightly. Water and watch your herbs grow. These disks are a great gift or a perfect child's gardening project.

What is seed tape?
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