Little Veggie Patch Heirloom Seeds - Rocket

Use a free draining soil well integrated with compost or good quality potting mix when growing in pots. Sow seeds directly into the patch during the warmer periods of autumn and spring, otherwise propagate in a seed tray and transplant once condition become suitable. Cut flower heads to help promote new growth. A reliable self seeder. Full sun preferred, but will tolerate some shade

Plant in a pot, wall garden or in-ground. Best companion plants are Tomatos and Spring Onions.

When to plant (see zone map to find your zone):

Zone 1: September - May
Zone 2: September - June
Zone 3: Anytime
Zone 4: March - September

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Australia

Australia has diverse climatic zones from the tropical far north to the cold of Tasmania so there may be some tweaking for where you live. In general, the cooler months with less harsh sun is the time for:

• beans, broad beans and peas
• bulbs like onion, shallots, garlic
• Brassicas like broccoli, broccolini, cauliflower
• tomatoes, eggplant
• root vegetables like radish, beetroot, turnip and potato
• spinach, salad greens, silverbeet
• herbs, chives, coriander, parsley.

MOST IMPORTANT TIP: Just do it! Don't get caught up in not knowing what to do. Put some seeds in pots in a sunny spot and give it a go. Learn as you grow. Keep the water up and fertilise fortnightly with liquid seaweed.