{"product_id":"rocket-wild-sylvetta","title":"Wild Rocket","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"201\"\u003eWild Sylvetta Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia), also known as perennial or wild arugula, is a slow-growing, deeply lobed leafy green known for its intensely peppery flavour and fine, tender leaves. Unlike common rocket, Wild Sylvetta has a stronger taste, longer harvest window, and greater heat and drought tolerance, making it exceptionally well-suited to South African climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"620\"\u003eThis hardy green grows best in full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. It performs reliably across South Africa’s provinces, especially in mild winter regions like the Western Cape and Highveld areas. Wild Sylvetta is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, with leaves ready for picking in\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 80-90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eA top choice for salads, sandwiches, pesto's, and garnishes, it brings both culinary flair and\u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e garden resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e to home and commercial vegetable beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"body-text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsect Repellant \u0026amp; Pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"962\"\u003epungent aroma and spicy oils\u003c\/strong\u003e in leaves help \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003erepel aphids and flea beetles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen left to flower, it\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eattracts pollinators such as bees and beneficial hoverflies, supporting local biodiversity.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Medicinal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePopular in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003egourmet salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pestos, and pastas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLeaves have a sharp, peppery, nutty flavour—stronger than cultivated rocket.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHigh in \u003cstrong data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"252\"\u003evitamin K, C, A\u003c\/strong\u003e – essential for bone health, immunity, and vision.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContains flavonoids and glucosinolates that \u003cstrong\u003efight oxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e inflammation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvides \u003cstrong data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"481\"\u003ecalcium, potassium, iron, magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e for strong bones, muscles, and oxygen transport.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eHeat-tolerant \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eslow to bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewarmer SA climates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHelps repel pests and benefits nearby crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePerennial in mild regions—can regrow from the same plant across seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCompact, upright growth habit suitable for both beds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocket Wild Sylvetta flourishes under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring to Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20\u003cspan\u003e-30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20x20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80-90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late Spring to Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers a well drained \u003ca title=\"Substrate\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/category\/soil\/substrate\"\u003esubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Amendment\" title=\"Amendments\"\u003eamendments\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Craft Soil\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Craft%20Soil\"\u003epre-made soil\u003c\/a\u003e containing all the necessary base additives. Ideal pH 6.0–7.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not soggy—overwatering may lead to mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLight feeder; a side dressing of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/mushroom-compost\" title=\"Mushroom Compost\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Vegetative\" title=\"Vegetative Fertilisers\"\u003ebalanced organic fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTolerates moderate to low humidity (40–60%); good air flow reduces risk of fungal issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWell-suited to most South African regions, especially the Western Cape, Highveld, and coastal KwaZulu-Natal—grows well even through dry spells if irrigated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003ebeing planted alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\" title=\"Lettuce Options\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carrot Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Carrots\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/radish-red-coral\" title=\"Radish Red Coral\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eradishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/spinach-swiss-chard-fordhook-giant\" title=\"Swiss Chard Spinach\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espinach\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Strawberry Milan F1\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/strawberry-milan-f1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Onion Texas Grano\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/onion-texas\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pair with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Carrots\" title=\"Carrot Options\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/radish-red-coral\" title=\"Radish Red Coral\"\u003eradish\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/chamomile\" title=\"Chamomile\"\u003echamomile\u003c\/a\u003e for pest control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant after heavy feeders or legumes. Follow with root crops or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Herbs\" title=\"Herb Options\"\u003eherbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Rejuvenation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Till in residues to add organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid planting with broccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ekale \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003estrawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eas they may attract shared pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"0.04g (155 Seeds)","offer_id":46991834382579,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.16g (620 Seeds)","offer_id":46991834415347,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/RocketWildSylvettaSingle.png?v=1749196961","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/rocket-wild-sylvetta","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}