Turkish Rocket
Bunias orientalis
HOW TO GROW TURKISH ROCKET
Germination can be variable to low. Sow in fall in deep undivided flats, place flats on the north side of a building to let sit all winter to naturally break dormancy. Plant out after last frost when two to three sets of true leaves appear. Easy to grow, does well in the Pacific Northwest once established. If in a favorable growing climate, it will self-seed in your farm and garden. Cut seeds heads if you do not want it to spread. Soil pH 6.1-7.5. Hardiness zones 6-11. Perennial.
Germination in optimal conditions: 60-70%. Usual seed life: 3-4 years.
Planting Depth 3/4-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-70˚F
Days to Germ. 20-30
Plant Spacing 12–18”
Row Spacing 2–3’
Days To Maturity 1 year
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Germination in optimal conditions: 60-70%. Usual seed life: 3-4 years.
Planting Depth 3/4-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-70˚F
Days to Germ. 20-30
Plant Spacing 12–18”
Row Spacing 2–3’
Days To Maturity 1 year
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 75 Seeds$4.70
- 750 Seeds$28.20
Deep green large dandelion-like leaves 10-12”, slight fuzzy texture, steam like spinach or stinging nettles, mild cabbage flavor. Produces leaves until autumn. Somewhat attractive to bees and butterflies. Young shoots of Turkish Rocket are very tasty, collect in mid-spring before flowering. We sell a lot of this se...
Deep green large dandelion-like leaves 10-12”, slight fuzzy texture, steam like spinach or stinging nettles, mild cabbage flavor. Produces leaves until autumn. Somewhat attractive to bees and butterflies. Young shoots of Turkish Rocket are very tasty, collect in mid-spring before flowering. We sell a lot of this seed but think gardeners might be happier with Good King Henry, Bloody Dock and Sea Kale if you can get, it as a perennial vegetables. Also known as warty cabbage. Tags: Color: Green, Certification: Organic.
Originated in Southern Russia. Very common in European Russia and and Estonia. Spread through Europe by Russian troops following Napoleon’s retreating army, mainly mixed with grain and hay to feed the Russian horses. Delicious turkish rocket recipes.
Originated in Southern Russia. Very common in European Russia and and Estonia. Spread through Europe by Russian troops following Napoleon’s retreating army, mainly mixed with grain and hay to feed the Russian horses. Delicious turkish rocket recipes.
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