Eruca vesicaria
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A hugely variable annual which may grow between 20 and 100cm tall, depending on conditions. It is very similar to UK native wild rocket. It has green, frondy leaves and 4-petalled, off-white or cream flowers veined with dark red. All of the plant is edible with a peppery taste
Scientific classification
- Species
- Eruca vesicaria (Eruca vesicaria)
- Genus
- Eruca
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Eruca vesicaria
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Eruca vesicaria
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Eruca vesicaria care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
Pruningno pruning required but pick flowers as they develop to prevent it finishing early
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Growing
GrowingPropagate from seed
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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