Wild Rocket.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

24 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to prevent bitter leaves. Watch for flea beetles, which love to chew small holes in the foliage. Harvest the outer leaves regularly to encourage the plant to keep growing from the center.

Riego

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back flower stalks to keep the plant focused on leaf production.

Trasplante

Repot if the plant becomes root bound or if you want to refresh the soil nutrients.

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-15 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Niños

There are no specific safety concerns for children, though the peppery taste may be unpleasant.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to mustard oils.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

While edible, the leaves can become quite bitter and tough as the plant matures or during hot weather.

Cómo identificarla

• Deeply lobed, serrated green leaves
• Bright yellow four petaled flowers
• Strong peppery scent when crushed
• Forms a low growing leafy rosette

Altura

0,2 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,4m

Hojas

dark green, semi-evergreen

Flores

yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Flea beetles — Small jumping beetles that create tiny shot holes in the leaves.
• Downy mildew — A fungal issue causing yellow patches on leaves during damp conditions.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Cut back dead foliage in late autumn. It is quite hardy and will usually return from the roots in spring.

En maceta

It grows well in containers, provided the pot is at least 20 centimeters deep to accommodate its taproot.

Plant this in a dedicated herb patch to keep it from spreading too aggressively into other beds.

Buenas compañeras

• Lactuca sativa — They share similar moisture needs in the garden.
• Cebollino — They make a nice culinary pairing and have similar light requirements.

Especies parecidas

• Rocket — It is an annual relative with a similar but milder flavor profile.

Ciencia

Familia

Brassicaceae

Género

Diplotaxis

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mediterranean region and parts of Europe.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It is a hardy pioneer species that colonizes disturbed sites and rocky outcrops.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary herb, salad green, pollinator garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is this the same as arugula?

It is a close relative, often called perennial wall rocket, with a more intense, peppery flavor.

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it prefers full sun to partial shade for the best growth.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Diplotaxis comes from the Greek words for double and arrangement, referring to the two rows of seeds in the pods. Tenuifolia means thin-leaved.

Bueno saberlo

• It thrives in poor, rocky soil where other plants struggle.
• The leaves have a much stronger, spicier flavor than standard annual arugula.
• It is highly resilient and often found growing in cracks in pavement or stone walls.

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