Growing Rocket, also Arugula/Rucola

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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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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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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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