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| Botanical Name |
Eruca sativa |
| Seeds Per Pack |
200 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Early Spring, Late Summer |
| Growing Height |
12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Cream/Tan |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, May be a noxious weed or invasive, Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
30-40 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
Arugula is an aromatic, peppery salad green. It is also known as roquette, rocket, rugula and rucola, and is very popular in Italian cuisine. The tender smooth leaves are a pleasant accent in tossed salads or served alone with vinaigrette dressing.
