When to plant rocket in Orange
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to early MarOrange area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: early Nov to mid NovOrange area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Orange. 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.