Rocket in season in Australia
Rocket is in season in Australia from all year, and at its peak from April and October to November. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Rocket does best in cooler weather and is usually sown in spring or autumn. Heat and water stress can make the leaves bitter, and an annual plant will naturally go to seed in a season.
At the shop
Supermarket rocket is usually the cultivated type, and wild rocket is easy to spot by its stronger taste. Choose whichever suits the dish: wild for bite, cultivated for something gentler.
Keeping it
Fresh rocket lasts about three to five days in the fridge. A container lined with damp paper towel keeps the leaves fresh.
Three dinners
- Rocket, pear and parmesan salad With a lemon dressing.
- Pizza topped with rocket Added after baking.
- Rocket pesto pasta Blitz with nuts, garlic, oil and cheese.
How we decide. Each item carries a score from 0 to 20 for every month of the year. We call 16 or more “at its peak” and 8 to 15 “around”. The scores were checked against Australian growers’ bodies, state government pages and the Sydney and Melbourne markets, and last reviewed on 9 October 2026. Seasons shift a few weeks with the weather and the state, so treat the edges as guides. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at [email protected].
General information only. These guides are not advice about how you should prepare, store or eat any food. Please follow the packaging and the official food-safety guidance from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and your state or territory food authority.