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Are you looking for a fresh and aromatic addition to your herb garden?
At Pepperpot Herbs Nursery, we’re excited to offer vibrant wild rocket plants, perfect for adding a bold, peppery kick to your meals. This easy-to-grow herb brings incredible flavour to salads, sandwiches, and even soups. Grown with care in Hampshire, UK, our wild rocket plants are cultivated to thrive, so you get vigorous, healthy plants bursting with taste.
Order today and discover the phenomenal flavour of homegrown wild rocket plants that keep cropping for months.
Wild Rocket Plants – A Glimpse of History
Wild rocket has been a favourite leafy green for centuries. Originally from the Mediterranean, it was popular with the ancient Romans and Greeks, who enjoyed its intense, peppery taste and believed it had medicinal benefits.
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Unlike regular rocket, wild rocket has a more robust flavour and finely serrated leaves. It was often foraged rather than farmed, growing naturally along rocky coastlines and open fields. Over time, it became a staple in Italian and French cuisine, loved for its strong, slightly spicy bite.​
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Today, wild rocket is still recognised for its bold taste and versatility.
Wild Rocket Plants – Growing
Wild rocket is an easygoing, hardy perennial plant that thrives in different conditions. It grows fast, making it an excellent choice for garden beds, containers, or even window boxes. The deep green, delicate leaves add beauty to your garden and a fresh, peppery flavour to your kitchen.
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Wild Rocket Planting Tips:
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Soil
It prefers well-draining, fertile soil. If growing in containers, use multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
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Sunlight
Grows best in full sun but does well with some shade, especially in hot weather.
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Watering
Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Keep in mind that wild rocket prefers drier conditions over excessive watering. Water in the morning to prevent mildew and encourage healthy growth. -
Companion Planting
Wild rocket is an excellent companion plant as it helps deter pests from neighbouring crops, making it a great partner for lettuce, spinach, and carrots. Its strong scent can also confuse pests that target brassicas like cabbage and broccoli. Pairing wild rocket with herbs like basil and chives can enhance overall plant health and encourage better growth.
Wild Rocket Plants - Harvesting
Once the plants reach about 10-15cm tall, the leaves are ready to pick. Snip off the outer leaves and let the centre keep growing to extend your harvest. Regular picking encourages bushier growth and keeps the leaves tender.
For the best flavour, harvest young leaves before they mature and develop a stronger, more pungent taste.
If left to flower, wild rocket produces yellow blooms that attract pollinators.
Flowers can be eaten, but once the plant bolts, leaves become stronger and more bitter. At this point the plant may be cut back to allow new leaves to grow for more fresh flavour.
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Grow your own wild rocket and enjoy fresh, homegrown greens packed with flavour straight from the garden to your plate.
Wild Rocket Plants - Quick Care Guide
well-drained, light and fertile soil with organic matter.​
prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.