Wild Rocket Plants

Introducing: the ultimate cut and come again salad herb which is super simple to grow, packs a punch in flavour and looks simply stunning. Wild rocket, also known as arugula or rucola, is a leafy green herb that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is widely cultivated for its distinctive, peppery flavour and tender, elongated leaves.

The flavour intensity can vary, but it generally has a more pronounced taste compared to milder greens like lettuce with a slightly spicy kick. Wild rocket is commonly used in salads, where its peppery flavour complements other ingredients. It it's great when used as a pizza topping, added to sandwiches, or incorporated into various dishes for added taste and nutritional value. Packed with nutritional value, this is a perfect option to have readily available in your garden to sprinkle onto a wide range of dishes to enhance the flavours and textures. This is a herb that's really going to add a lot to your daily menu, whilst saving you money on supermarket prices. 

When growing this fine herb, you'll be pleased to know that it's a low maintenance plant which prefers cool temperatures and well-drained soil. The leaves are typically harvested when they are young and tender, as older leaves can become more bitter so we recommend picking your crop regularly to get the best out of your plants. It's relatively low growing, reaching a height of approximately 30cm at its peak making it a great option for smaller spaces and salad bar beds. 

• Latin Name: Diplotaxis tenuifolia

  Type: Perennial

  Soil Type: Moist soil

  Where should I plant this variety? Sun/partial shade

  How tall does it grow? Approx. 30cm

  How much space does it need? Approx. 30cm

  When does it flower? Yellow flowers during summer

  Top care tips: Cut often to ensure regular crop

   
  

  Delivery Information

• Wild Rocket is (in my opinion) the ultimate “cut and come again” salad herb. It packs such a punch and transforms any sandwich or salad. It is so easy to grow, divide and keep on cutting.

  Ensure that you keep cutting the plant on a regular basis to keep a plentiful supply. In our household I am the only one who likes the taste of wild rocket - more for me!

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.