Eruca, Arugula, True Italian ~ 1200 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Fall
Description
Eruca sativa
A bee & pollinator favorite when left to flower!
Easy and fast growing salad plant whose fresh peppery leaves adds real zip and tangy flavor that shines in salads and sandwiches. Pretty edible blossoms attract pollinators.
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Details
Cold Winters: Feb-June
Mild Winters: Sept-Nov
Sun/Shade: full sun, part-day shade
Sow Seeds: 1-2" apart, 1/4" deep
Days To Germinate: 7-10 days
Mature Height: 8-10 days
EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
In early spring, sow seeds directly into well-worked garden soil 1 to 2 inches apart in rows 10 inches apart in full sun. Cover 1/4 inch deep and firm soil over seeds. Keep seed bed evenly moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days. Make new sowings every 2 weeks until early summer for a constant supply of fresh non-bitter leaves. Young leaves are ready to begin harvesting 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, leaving remaining seedlings to mature 2 to 3 inches apart. Either pick individual leaves when they are 3 to 4 inches long, or snip leaves about 1 inch above the crown and let plants regrow for more harvests.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Organic Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Arugula |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 2-3" |
| Spacing in Row | 2-3" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 8-10 Days |