Rocket, perennial - Herbs
kr43 (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)
Description
Perennial, Mediterranean culinary herb with serrated leaves. Can be cultivated practically all year round. Very fine seeds, hence propagation in seed trays and later transplanting is recommended.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | perennial |
|---|---|
| also available as seed disk | No |
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Positive for pollinators | Yes |
| Temperature requirements | frost-tolerant |
| Diplotaxis tenuifolia | |
| Nutrient requirements | low |
| Seed spacing in the row | 15 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25-30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5-1 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.
Pelleted seeds (pills). The seeds are coated with mineral fillers. The aim is to standardise size and shape to facilitate (technical) sowing. The biocompatible pills are sold per piece.