Rocket ‘Dragons Tongue’- 100 Seeds > Salad >Garden >Edible >Premium Seed >Rare

Rocket ‘Dragons Tongue’ is a distinctive wild rocket variety with striking purple-red leaf veins which contrast beautifully with the dark green leaf.It is the essence of a lightly flavored rocket – honeyed, grassy and only lightly peppery. Something a bit little bit different for the salad bowl, whilst having excellent flavor.Rocket ‘Dragons Tongue’ has been developed and bred in Britain. This variety will grow in even the most inclement weather conditions. The plants are bolt-resistant, so don’t run to seed, allowing you to keep picking the leaves over a long period. Easy to grow, this cut and come again variety can be harvested almost year-round. Sow directly outdoors during the spring through to autumn, and under protection during the winter. The plants grow best in full sun and well-drained, moist soil.The tangy leaves add a distinctive flavor to salads. They also give a lift to cooked dishes, add a few leaves at the end of cooking, give a sweet and earthy, warm peppery finish to roasted vegetables, pasta bakes or risotto.