Diplotaxis tenuifolia 

'Perennial Wall Rocket'

Brassicaceae: A branched perennial to 80cm. found on waste ground, usually near the sea, the flowers are yellow, from 15-30mm across with 4 petals, blooming from May-September. The leaves are pinnately lobed, and have an unpleasant smell when crushed. Mainly found around the coast, not common. Native to Southern and central Europe, possibly including Britain.

USES:

The leaves can be eaten raw, these can be used in salads, they are very strongly flavoured of cress. The leaves have a hot flavour, very similar to rocket (Eruca vesicaria sativa) but more strongly flavoured.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs. Grows well in full sun on a well-drained soil.

HARVESTED:

 
APPROX. 200+ SEEDS