Organic Arugula
Sow this seed every two weeks in spring for a long, delicious harvest.
This plant reaches about 2 1/2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, with leaves best cut at 2 to 3 inches long. Cut just what you need for the next meal; each leaf that is severed stimulates production of more foliage, so a single plant can keep producing over a long season. And the flavor is so delectable when the leaves are young and tender -- peppery and mustardy, with a palate-cleansing zing! Great in pesto, too -- just don't let the leaves get too big, because they will lose their tender texture with maturity.
Start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. They should germinate in 3 to 4 days at 40 to 55 degrees F. When the seedlings are 4 weeks old, transplant them into rows about 18 inches apart, in full sun to dappled shade and loose, rich soil. Pkt is 100 seeds.
| Genus | Eruca |
| Species | sativa |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Plant Height | 2 ft 5 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Herbs, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Fragrance |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Containers, Cuisine |
