When to plant rocket in Coober Pedy
- Sow in the ground: late Apr to late MayCoober Pedy area, hot desert
- Sow in the ground: early Jul to late JulCoober Pedy area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Coober Pedy. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A fast, peppery salad green that's ready in about 4 weeks and does best in Adelaide's cooler months. In warm weather it bolts and gets very hot, so give summer sowings shade. Pick leaves young and often.