ROCKET Eruca verscaria . Cruciferae.

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	Unknown in English cooking until the ninties. It really grows like a weed and is bountiful.

Annual/biennial/Perennial	Annual
Appearance	Silvery green leaves with white flowers having purple veins.
Height	3ft/1m
Growing Position	Semi-shade or full sun.
Disease
Fertiliser	Light organic.
Propagation & soil	Sow seed where it is to remain. Well drained rich soil.
General Information
Spring	Sow seeds where they are to remain at intervals.
Summer	Thin seedlings if necessary. Harvest leaves all through the summer.
Autumn
Winter
Use	All parts above ground.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary	Culinery
Areas of help
Storage	Use fresh.
Specific Use	Add raw to salads Add to soups and stews Cook like spinach.
Recipe Large doses can be harmful. Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

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