Wild Rocket.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial herb

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

24 inches

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 5 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-15 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,2 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,4m

Feuilles

dark green, semi-evergreen

Fleurs

yellow, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Brassicaceae

Genre

Diplotaxis

Ordre

Brassicales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Mediterranean region and parts of Europe.

Préservation

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary herb, salad green, pollinator garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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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• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse