Plant Care Garden Rocket

Garden Rocket

Also known as

Rocket, Rocketsalad, Arugula, Eruca, Arugula 'Rocket', Eruca vesicaria. and Eruca Sativa

Taxonomy

Eruca vesicaria
Eruca
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Garden Rocket

💦 Water

How often to water your Garden Rocket

Water needs for Garden Rocket
0.5 cups
every 9

Garden Rocket needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Garden Rocket

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Garden Rocket in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Garden Rocket: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Garden Rocket love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Garden Rocket does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Garden Rocket in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Garden Rocket

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Garden Rocket: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Garden Rocket after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Garden Rocket is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Garden Rocket →

Benefits of Growing Garden Rocket →

Common Garden Rocket Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Garden Rocket →

Outdoor Care Guide for Garden Rocket →


💦 Water Needs

Garden Rocket prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Garden Rocket Water Frequency →

Garden Rocket Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Garden Rocket requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Garden Rocket Light Requirements →

Garden Rocket Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Garden Rocket is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Garden Rocket Edible? →

Garden Rocket Toxicity to Cats →

Garden Rocket Toxicity to Dogs →

Garden Rocket Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Garden Rocket does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Garden Rocket →

Best Pots for Garden Rocket →

When and How to Successfully Repot Garden Rocket →

What Are Healthy Garden Rocket Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Garden Rocket is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Garden Rocket →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Garden Rocket is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Garden Rocket Lifecycle →

Garden Rocket Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Garden Rocket →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Garden Rocket can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Garden Rocket →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Garden Rocket, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Garden Rocket

Garden Rocket

Garden Rocket


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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