Thompson & Morgan Salad Leaves Rocket Dragons Tongue 1 Seed Packet Dark/Green/Purple

Thompson & Morgan

This variety has dark green leaves with purple veins and is quickly becoming a favourite with gardeners. Resilient and slow bolting, this is also hardy to varying soil and weather conditions. This is a short lived perennial that is ideal for adding to salads and sandwiches. For crops all year round grow in the greenhouse. Direct sow rocket seeds from April to September outdoors or October to March under glass, into well prepared, moist, well drained soil in sun or semi shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills 45cm (18") apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin rocket seedlings to 23cm (9") apart, or leave un-thinned and harvest as 'baby salad' leaves or as a 'cut and come again' crop. Sowings made in late summer will continue cropping into winter if protected by cloches, or if sown in frames, under glass, or in pots on the windowsill. Product Specifications: Hardy Perennial Position : Sun or Semi shade Height : up to 15cm (6in) Spread : up to 15cm (6in) Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but may vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.