When to plant rocket in Wowan
- Sow in the ground: late Apr to early JunWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to mid AugWowan area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wowan. 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.