Arugula
Eruca sativa
 Arugula
Seed #361
This spicy green is also known as Rocket or Roquette. It has dark green leaves that add a delicious peppery flavor to salads and are tastiest when harvested as 2-6" long baby greens. The leaves of mature plants can become very spicy and bitter.
- Cool season annual
- Approx. 2450-2500 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- Maturity: Approx. 21-40 days
- Planting season: Spring or late summer to early fall
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Cultivation: Arugula prefers cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 3 weeks for continuous harvest. For cut-and-grow-again crops, seed can be densely broadcast.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Thin
To |
Row
Distance |
| 50-55°F |
1/4-1/2" |
1/2" or broadcast |
4-6" |
12-16" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: Use fresh in salads and sandwiches, cooked on pizzas and in stir-fries. Excellent tossed into hot pasta. Flowers are also edible.
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