Growing Rocket, also Arugula/Rucola

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24 Sep 12 Noel (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have just started a new vegie garden and have planted both lettuce and rocket. Both the lettuce and rocket seedlings are limp. It was a hot day when I planted them, and I am wondering if someone could tell me if the temperature could be making them limp. I look forward to some advise.
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17 Dec 12 Ethan Embry (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Noel, It's a combination of the temperature and not enough moisture in the soil that makes them limp. If you water them in the late afternoon (ensuring there's no sunlight directly on them), they'll perk up by nightfall.
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