Rocket Wild Red Veined (Dragon's Tongue) - microgreens seeds
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The wild rocket with dragon-red veins that turns every plate into a work of art.
Medium difficulty; mucilaginous seed thrives under a blackout dome — no soil coverage needed, just good airflow and consistent bottom watering.
Ready to harvest in as little as 6–12 days from sowing, with richer flavour and true-leaf size reached around day 12–14.
Rich in vitamins A, C and K, plus glucosinolates, dietary nitrate, and flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin) linked to antioxidant and cardiovascular support.
Intensely peppery and nutty with a sharp, complex bite — stunning on charcuterie boards, pasta, pizza, and upscale garnishes where both colour and flavour matter.
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The wild rocket with dragon-red veins that turns every plate into a work of art.
Medium difficulty; mucilaginous seed thrives under a blackout dome — no soil coverage needed, just good airflow and consistent bottom watering.
Ready to harvest in as little as 6–12 days from sowing, with richer flavour and true-leaf size reached around day 12–14.
Rich in vitamins A, C and K, plus glucosinolates, dietary nitrate, and flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin) linked to antioxidant and cardiovascular support.
Intensely peppery and nutty with a sharp, complex bite — stunning on charcuterie boards, pasta, pizza, and upscale garnishes where both colour and flavour matter.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Wild Rocket Dragon's Tongue (Red Veined Wild Rocket) |
| Botanical Name | Diplotaxis tenuifolia |
| Seed Type | Open-pollinated, mucilaginous (gelatinous coating when wet) |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Dark green leaves with striking maroon-crimson veining; pale green to slightly purplish stems |
| Flavor & Texture | Intensely peppery, nutty and grassy with a lingering spicy warmth; tender yet slightly crisp cotyledons |
| Seed Count per 10g | Approximately 5,000–6,300 seeds per 10 g (based on ~500,000–630,000 seeds/100 g) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Medium — mucilaginous seed, mould-prone; requires bottom watering and good airflow |
| Preferred Medium | Potting mix or coco coir; soil preferred over hydroponics for better stem length |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 10 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 0.8 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | 140–200 g fresh weight per 25×50 cm tray |
| Soaking | No soaking required; mist seeds twice after sowing to activate mucilaginous coating |
| Blackout Days | 2–3 days under blackout dome (preferred over weighted stacking to prevent seed sticking) |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom water only after blackout; pH 6.0–6.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 20px">Dragon's Tongue is the ornamental rebel of the rocket family — a UK-bred cultivar of wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) whose dark-green, deeply lobed leaves are threaded with vivid maroon-crimson veins that intensify under brighter light. The flavour is a bold step beyond ordinary rocket: peppery, grassy and nutty, with a lingering warmth that comes from its high glucosinolate content, yet without the bitter edge of common cultivated arugula. As a microgreen, a small handful draped over a burrata, tucked into a steak sandwich, or pressed onto a sourdough pizza brings both visual drama and a flavour hit that chefs pay a premium for. Seed it today — it germinates within 24 hours and rewards you with a harvest that looks as good as it tastes. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Fill your tray with 2–3 cm of pre-moistened potting mix or coco coir and smooth it level — a flat, even surface ensures every seed makes contact with the medium and germinates uniformly. 2 Scatter 10 g of seed per 25×50 cm tray in a single, even layer using a small sieve or spice shaker. Dragon's Tongue seeds are mucilaginous — they go slightly gel-coated when wet, so separate any clumps gently with your fingertip. Do NOT cover with soil; these seeds germinate best on the surface. 3 Mist the seeds lightly (twice, two minutes apart) to trigger that sticky gel coating, which anchors them in place. Place an inverted tray or blackout dome on top — within 24 hours you'll spot tiny white root tips pushing down; it's already happening! 4 Keep in blackout for 2–3 days at 18–22 °C, bottom-watering once if the medium feels dry. Around day 2–3, you'll notice the seedlings pushing against the dome — a satisfying sign they're ready for light. 5 Remove the dome and move the tray under grow lights or to a bright windowsill. Switch exclusively to bottom watering from here on to keep the delicate foliage dry and reduce mould risk — arugula's mucilaginous nature makes top-watering the number one enemy of a clean crop. 6 From day 4 onwards, watch the red veining intensify as the cotyledons expand under light. Ensure good airflow around the tray — a small fan nearby works wonders. The aroma at this stage is a fresh, green, peppery scent that fills the room. 7 Harvest at day 6–12 when cotyledons are fully open (for a delicate, spicier bite), or wait until day 12–14 for the first true leaves (deeper lobes, fuller flavour). Cut just above the soil line with sharp scissors, keep dry until serving, and enjoy within 5–9 days refrigerated.
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