When to plant rocket in Hampden
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to late AprHampden area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Oct to early OctHampden area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Hampden. 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.