Kitchen Herbs
Italian Arugula
(Eruca sativa)
The luscious tangy leaves of Italian arugula, also called rocket salad in England and roquette in France, are easy to grow, carefree and absolutely delicious in salads or sautĆ©s. The nutty zip they give to mixtures of lettuce and other greens becomes a taste youāll crave and wouldnāt do without. Peppery arugula complements the traditional summer tastes of basil and sun-warmed tomatoes, and goes equally well with cool season salads of heartier greens, nuts and pears or apples.
The luscious tangy leaves of Italian arugula, also called rocket salad in England and roquette in France, are easy to grow, carefree and absolutely delicious in salads or sautĆ©s. The nutty zip they give to mixtures of lettuce and other greens becomes a taste youāll crave and wouldnāt do without. Peppery arugula complements the traditional summer tastes of basil and sun-warmed tomatoes, and goes equally well with cool season salads of heartier greens, nuts and pears or apples.
Seed Count: Approx. 1400 / Weight: 2 g
#5450
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ANNUAL
Spring/summer/fall harvest
Frost hardy
EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
In early spring, sow seeds directly into well-worked garden soil in full sun or in a sunny spot with afternoon shade. Broadcast seed 2 inches apart, cover 1/4 inch deep and firm soil over seeds. Keep seed bed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Make new sowings every 2 weeks until early summer for a constant supply of fresh non-bitter leaves. Begin harvesting young leaves in 3 to 4 weeks.
In hot summer areas, wait to sow again in late summer for fall use, as summer heat makes leaves very pungent.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Arugula grows so quickly we recommend sowing in place rather than transplanting. Thin seedlings 2 to 3 inches apart when plants are large enough to handle.
GROWING NOTES
Begin harvesting by thinning little seedlings to use in salads when they are several inches tall. Then, either pick individual leaves when 3-4 inches long, or snip leaves about 1 inch above the crown and let plants regrow for more harvests.
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
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Feb.ā June
|
Sept. ā Nov.
|
Full sun
Part-day shade |
1 ā 2 inches apart
1/4 inch deep |
5 ā 7 days
|
8 ā 10 inches
|
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb.ā June
|
Sept. ā Nov.
|
Full sun
Part-day shade |
1 ā 2 inches apart
1/4 inch deep |
5 ā 7 days
|
8 ā 10 inches
|
Cold Winters
Feb.ā June
|
Mild Winters
Sept. ā Nov.
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Part-day shade |
Sow Seeds
1 ā 2 inches apart
1/4 inch deep |
Days To Germinate
5 ā 7 days
|
Mature Height
8 ā 10 inches
|