JESSICA

Jessica Rockett – an early-maturing variety of salad greens with a short growing period of 20–25 days. Plants reach a height of 20–30 cm and a leaf rosette diameter of 30–33 cm, with leaves that are highly dissected, oily, and aromatic with nutty notes.

The variety is characterized by high cold hardiness, allowing harvest as early as one month after sowing. To maintain a continuous flow of greens throughout the season, several sequential plantings are recommended. Flowering stalks should be removed continuously to preserve nutrient concentration in the leaves.

The nutritional value of Jessica Rockett is high: leaves contain mustard oil, carotene, and large amounts of vitamins, including vitamin C. Young leaf masses give salads a mustard-nut flavor, making them indispensable in fresh dishes and side dishes for meat and fish. Consumption of greens raises hemoglobin levels and aids in the elimination of 'bad' cholesterol. The yield of green mass is 1.3–1.5 kg/m².

The seeds of this variety possess antibacterial properties, however, the plant cannot withstand drought and requires protection from cruciferous fleas when grown in open ground.