Growing Rocket

Rocket is a very versatile leafy green vegetable that gains mixed reactions from people! Do you love it or hate it?

I am pretty sure that I hadn’t heard of rocket when I was a kid, and I guess that many of our older members of the community might not have tried it before. Rocket has a peppery flavour that is quite strong for a leafy green and is often used in salads either on its own or mixed with varieties of lettuce. It can also be used raw with pasta or added to pizza either before or after cooking.

Rocket is a good source of Vitamin A, C and K and the B group Vitamins, particularly Folate. Leafy greens like rocket contain rich sources of phytochemicals that have many health benefits.

Rocket is very easy and quick to grow; leaves can be picked off and added to salads, sandwiches, soups, pasta or pizza to add a peppery zing and some important nutrition to your meal. Why not try some today!