Rucola Coltivata is a superior salad rocket with attractive large lobed leaves. Its excellent flavour makes it ideal in mixed leafy salads. Slow to bolt.
This variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source
SOW: at any time, protection needed from late autumn to early spring. At these times it can be grown in a cool greenhouse, cold frame or under cloches. Sow in modules (you can then space plants out) or sow thinly in situ.
GROW: keep watered, plants are ready to harvest after just 6 – 8 weeks. Picking frequently encourages new growth and discourages bolting in warmer weather. You can treat it as cut and come again – cutting about 3cm above the ground.
EAT & ENJOY: super in salads; you can also steam leaves, use them in sauces or stir fry them. Young leaves have a milder flavour. The flowers are edible and nicely flavoured – they also look lovely as a salad decoration.
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