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27 Dec 10, Alanna (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My rocket has flowered and begun to make seed pods, despite me trying to cut off the flowers. Do I need to dry out the seed pods before attempting to replant them, or just pop the green seed back in the soil?

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28 Dec 10, Jim (Australia - temperate climate)

I think drying the seed is best. I pick the stems with the pods attached and let them dry out for a week or two - the pods crack open then and the seed falls out easily. I then dry the seed for a week or two and replant as and when required. If you are keeping seed it will certainly need to be dry or it will just rot. As for planting green seed I've never tried it so??? The seeds need to be fully developed so I would assume this is when they are pretty much dry.

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21 Jan 11, Jen (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

here in cool climate Australia I simply let the plant go to seed and am never without rocket.... Not sure if this is possible in your tropical part of Australia? Maybe give it a go.....

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11 Jan 11, Janette Keane (Australia - temperate climate)

Is Rocket healthy and if yes in what way?

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21 Jan 11, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Yes healthy, raw in salads, raw into sandwiches, bigger, older stems throw into stirfry dish just at the end, as it doesn't need a lot of cooking... OR juicing with everything else green from your food garden... good health Jen

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10 Apr 11, Donna (Australia - temperate climate)

I am a first time gardener. I planted rocket 2 weeks ago and have had a great response. However, I planted several seeds in each hole, so now have clumps of seedlings (about 2 cms high). Do I need to thin them out or separate them or can they grow together as is? Please help - I love my rocket!

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20 May 11, Minoli (Australia - temperate climate)

Yes they grow so well. Dont worry just leve them as it is.... dont try to seperate..put potty mix and water well.... .. when you remove one day...take the whole bunch off...or take off leaves as and when necessary...good luck...

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06 Sep 14, jane stewart (Australia - temperate climate)

I too am a first time gardener.....planted some rocket about three weeks ago in a long tub. Watered and fed.....it's growing well but I noticed today that it's suddenly going to seed (I presume - long hairy thicker fronds and a sort of flower). I haven't even picked or eaten any yet as I thought it needed more than 14-21 days to grow to maturity. Picking today like mad to get some use out of it. Will it keep growing more as I thin it out or is this it. If so, it would be more economical to buy ready grown. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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11 Apr 11, Lorraine (Australia - temperate climate)

I would thin them out otherwise the less strong plants just won't develop, may rot and damage the healthy plant.

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23 Apr 11, liz Strauss (Australia - temperate climate)

I planted a rocket plant fron the nursery and it settled in ok, but I've noticed a little white butterfly visiting and laying tiny single white eggs which I've been squashing. Is there anything I can do do to deter these butterflies

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