Description

Wild Rocket Salad (Arugula) is grown for the table, valued by home growers for its practical, everyday harvest.

Best Time to Plant (Nigeria)

Most vegetable varieties like this do well when planted at the start of the rainy season (roughly March to April) or, where irrigation is available, during the dry season from November to February when pest pressure is typically lower.

Where to Grow

Grows well in open garden beds or raised beds with good drainage. Larger vegetable varieties are usually grown directly in the ground rather than containers, though smaller varieties can do well in large pots.

Light

Most vegetables need full sun (at least 6 hours a day) for the best yield, though a few leafy varieties tolerate partial shade.

How to Grow

Sow seeds directly into well-drained soil, spacing according to the variety’s mature size. Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and ensure good airflow to reduce disease risk.

Recommended Pot

For container growing, use a large, deep pot with good drainage holes to accommodate root development. Many vegetable varieties do best planted directly in a garden bed rather than a pot.