Wild (italian) Rucola, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Grows a lot more slowly, has smaller, thinner, more cut, darker leaves and flowers (yellow flowers) a lot later than common Rucola, while there is a great deal more zest to its taste. It can be cut down several times and usually handles wintering well under cover. 4500 seeds/gr. A portion contains about 2000 seeds.
| Product number: | 4815 |
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| Scientific name: | Diplotaxis tenuifolia |
| Botanic family: | The Mustard Family - Brassicaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | April–August |
| Sowing depth: | 0,5 cm |
| Germination time: | 10–14 days |
| Plant spacing: | 5–15 cm |
| Row spacing: | 15–20 cm |
| Height: | 15–20 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun–Half shade |
| Harvest/blooming: | June–November |
| Seeds/g: | 700 seeds |
| Other: | Perennial |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Rucola grows quickly and should be sown successively from early spring. Sow 0.5 cm deep and watering the row is a good idea. It can also be sown indoors the year around.Spacing
Does not need thinning if sown thinly. Give it 15 cm distance for vigorous plants.Harvest
Pick young leaves or whole plants early. Cut off plants yield another crop.Seed
4500 seeds/gr. One portion sows 5-10 m directly.A portion contains about 2000 seeds.
