Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Rocket (arugula)
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, Diplotaxis tenuifolia
A quick salad crop for pots and window boxes. Shade in hot spells delays flowering.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pot size | pot at least 30 cm wide or a large window box | [1] |
| Sowing depth | up to 1 cm | [1] |
| Seed rate / spacing | 15 cm | [1] |
| pH | no exact value in the sources |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.