Eruca, Arugula, Runway Arugula ~ 1400 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Summer, Fall
Description
Eruca sativa
Annual
Spring/summer/fall harvest
Frost hardy
A bee & pollinator favorite when left to flower!
A great variety for containers!
This outstanding arugula selection is distinguished by very attractive, deeply lobbed, oakleaf-shaped leaves. Runway tastes deliciously tangy but is slightly less pungent than regular arugula. Peppery, sharp-flavored arugula (a.k.a. rocket or roquette), provides a wonderful punch of piquant flavor to any green salad or a scrumptious contrast tossed with fresh sliced fruit or served under meat, chicken or fish just hot off the barbecue.
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Details
Cold Winters: March-May
Mild Winters: Sept-May
Sun/Shade: full sun or partial-day shade
Space Seeds: 1" apart, 1/4" deep
Days To Germinate: 7-14 days
Days To Maturity: Approx 40 days
EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
In early spring, sow arugula seeds directly into well-worked garden soil, cover ¼ inch deep and firm soil over seeds. Keep seed bed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Make new sowings every 2 weeks until early summer to have a constant supply of fresh 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 extreme 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.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Arugula |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |
| Spacing in Row | 1", thin to 2-3" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
| Days to Maturity | 40 days |