Add a unique fresh hot peppery flavour to your salads, sandwiches or sushi from Japan! You can sim...Add a unique fresh hot peppery flavour to your salads, sandwiches or sushi from Japan! You can simply harvest the baby leaf within weeks of sowing or leave till the mature leaves grow. Sow seeds every couple of weeks on your windowsill through the autumn and winter months. The flavour from one leaf will amaze you. Product Specifications: Position in: Sun or semi shade. Height: 25cm. Spread: 25cm. Supplied as 500 Wasabi seeds. Sow the seeds from April to September indoors or October to March in a greenhouse. Use a moist or well-drained soil in a sun or semi shade position. When the mature leaves are large enough, thin the rocket seedlings to 23cm apart, or leave un-thinned. Sowing in late summer will resume cropping into winter if protected by a glass frame, or in pots on the windowsill. Keep the rocket moist during the hot and dry periods to prevent leaves coming hot and inedible. As the flower starts to bud, pinch them out to extend the cropping. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: The peppery hot flavour of wasabi. A great addition for flavouring your salads and sandwiches. Quick and easy to grow.
This guide is for anyone looking to cultivate the unique peppery flavor of Wasabi Rocket in their own home. Enjoy the benefits of fresh, flavorful additions to your salads, sandwiches, and sushi. Keep in mind that while Wasabi Rocket is easy to grow, its flavor intensity can vary based on growing conditions.
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Model Part Number
75709
Brand
Thompson & Morgan
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FAQs
When should I sow the seeds?
Sow the seeds from April to September indoors, or from October to March in a greenhouse.
What kind of soil does Wasabi Rocket need?
Use moist, well-drained soil.
How much sunlight does Wasabi Rocket need?
It prefers sun or semi-shade.
How often should I water my Wasabi Rocket?
Keep the rocket moist during hot and dry periods.
How long does it take to harvest the leaves?
You can harvest the baby leaves within weeks of sowing.
Should I thin the seedlings?
Thin the rocket seedlings to 2-3cm apart when mature leaves are large enough, or leave un-thinned.
What should I do when the plant starts to flower?
Pinch out the flower buds to extend the cropping period.
Troubleshooting
Leaves are turning bitter or inedible.
Ensure the plants receive consistent moisture, especially during hot and dry periods. If the plant is flowering, pinch out the buds.
Slow growth or stunted plants.
Check the soil's drainage; ensure it's not waterlogged. Also, make sure the plants are getting enough sunlight, or are not in direct sunlight if it's too intense.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Adds a unique, peppery flavor to dishes.
Fast-growing, allowing for quick harvests.
Easy to cultivate in various settings (sun or semi-shade).
Suitable for indoor and greenhouse growing.
Provides a continuous crop when sown regularly.
Cons
Flavor intensity can vary based on growing conditions.
Requires consistent moisture during hot and dry periods.
Pinching flower buds is necessary to extend cropping.
May require protection from extreme weather if grown outdoors.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Sowing: Sow seeds indoors from April to September, or in a greenhouse from October to March.
Location: Choose a spot with sun or semi-shade.
Soil: Use moist, well-drained soil.
Spacing: Thin the rocket seedlings to 2-3cm apart when mature leaves are large enough, or leave un-thinned.
Watering: Keep the rocket moist during hot, dry periods.
Pruning: Pinch out flower buds as they appear to extend cropping.
Protection: Protect plants from harsh weather if grown outdoors, especially during winter. If sowing in late summer, cropping can resume into winter if protected by a glass frame or in pots on the windowsill.