how can I save my rocket

[lighteningmcmama]

Hi

I planted all the seeds in the packet in one small pot now they're sprouting up and overcrowded...I thought it was a similar principle to tomato plants, which we've just pricked out successfully. But now I've read about successive sowing for rocket. What should I do?

You can pull some bits out and eat them - the tiny shoots are really delicious and this will give the rest of it more room to grow.

Rocket can be sown directly into the ground,and yes do successive sowings,I think your gonna need another packet of seeds.

Wait until they are about 3 inches tall, then de pot and plant in clumps in new pots. Then take from successive pots to eat. Will probably last all summer.

A note though, rocket will go to seed so keep on top of it.

Thanks everyone!

What does going to seed mean? I'm a bit of a newbie!

it will flower and these will turn to seed heads. it makes them a bit bitter so not ideal

Ok thank you, so you pick before it flowers?

yes keep picking and then i think its less likely to flower

Thanks all

It'll be fine if you don't let it go to seed. Just keep picking.