Organic Taramira Seeds (तारामीरा / Rocket Arugula)
Organic taramira seeds — तारामीरा in Hindi and Marathi, known in English as rocket or arugula. Botanically Eruca sativa, a brassica. Grown as an oilseed across Rajasthan and Haryana, it is the same species sold as rocket salad, and on a tray it gives the peppery, nutty leaf chefs know as arugula. Days to harvest: 8–12 days. No pre-soak needed. Non-GMO, untreated, germination tested before packing.
₹99 / 100g
Health Benefits
- •Organic and non-GMO, untreated seed
- •Peppery and nutty — the arugula flavour, concentrated in a seedling
- •Brassica family, like broccoli, kale and mustard
- •Quick on a tray, with no soaking step
- •One of the cheapest brassica seeds we sell per 100g
How to Grow
- Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use
- No pre-soaking — sow dry on pre-moistened cocopeat
- Blackout for 2–3 days, then bright indirect light
- Harvest at 8–12 days, once the cotyledons have opened fully
Germination tips for microgreens
- •Sow dry. Taramira is a small brassica seed like radish and broccoli, and it takes moisture straight from damp cocopeat — soaking only makes it clump and sow unevenly.
- •Level the cocopeat before sowing. Small seed rolls into dips, and a tray sown into hollows comes up patchy.
- •Blackout for 2–3 days with a light weight on top, so the stems push upward and stand straight.
- •Bottom water once the seed has germinated. Misting flattens seedlings this size.
- •Keep air moving across the tray, especially through the monsoon — dense brassica trays hold humidity at the base.
- •Ready at 8–12 days, once the cotyledons are fully open and the stems are firm.
- •Flavour is peppery and nutty and it builds with age, so cut earlier for a milder leaf and later if you want the full arugula bite.
- •If you have grown rocket or arugula before, this is the same plant — the name changes by region, not the species.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is taramira called in English, Hindi and Marathi?
In English it is rocket, or arugula in American usage. In Hindi and Marathi it is तारामीरा (taramira) — both languages use the same word, because it is a north Indian oilseed crop rather than a traditional Maharashtrian one. Botanically it is Eruca sativa, a brassica, so it sits in the same family as broccoli, kale and mustard.
Is taramira the same as rocket or arugula?
Yes. Taramira, rocket and arugula are three names for Eruca sativa. In north India it is grown as an oilseed and called taramira; in European and American kitchens the leaf is sold as rocket or arugula. The seed on this page is the same plant, sold for growing microgreens.
How much do taramira seeds cost?
₹99 for a 100g pack, which makes it one of the cheapest brassica seeds we sell. Taramira is small seed, so a pack covers a good number of trays at a normal sowing rate. Delivery is charged at checkout by order weight.
Do taramira seeds need soaking before sowing?
No. Taramira is a small brassica seed like radish and broccoli, and it takes moisture directly from damp cocopeat. Soaking makes small seed clump together and sow unevenly.
How long do taramira microgreens take to grow?
Eight to twelve days on a tray, with two to three days of that in blackout. Cut once the cotyledons have opened fully and the stems are firm.
What do taramira microgreens taste like?
Peppery and nutty — the arugula flavour, concentrated. The bite builds as the tray ages, so cut earlier for a milder leaf and later if you want the full rocket sharpness. It works where you would use rocket: over a salad, on a pizza after it comes out of the oven, or through a grain bowl.
Can I grow taramira microgreens in Indian summer heat?
Yes, with shade and airflow. Taramira is a rabi oilseed in Rajasthan and Haryana, so it is built for dry cool-season conditions, and it runs best on a tray between roughly 18 and 28 degrees. Above that, keep the tray out of direct afternoon sun and keep air moving, and expect to cut a day or two earlier.
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