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Because 'Astro' has wider leaves and is slower-to-bolt than other arugulas, you will be enjoying more leaf per harvest and a longer harvest period. With its milder flavor, it makes a delectable baby green, harvestable in just about a month! The peppery flavor many of us love ramps up over time and as spring temperature heats up. Afternoon shade helps prolong the harvest. Also a good container variety.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 32 – 55 Days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, Europe; exact native range obscure
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Arugula leaves are often harvested young but they can reach 10". When arugula flowers, plants can be a foot tall or more.
Variety Info: Astro' is a slower-to-bolt cultivar with wider, less-lobed leaves. When the weather is cool and plants are young, its flavor is milder than many common arugulas.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F; ideally 50°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter harvest.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Sprouts in: 10 – 15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Row Spacing: 6"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For the mildest, best-tasting baby greens, pick leaves when 2"–4" long. Pick individually or cut off the plant at ground level. For the best flavor, harvest before plant begins to flower, unless you plan to eat the flowers.
- Stephanie B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 2, 2026Arugula/Rocket
I grow Arugula in my Greenstalk. It grows well and the flavor is Spicy!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJan 3, 2026Hey Stephanie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Astro Arugula/Rocket Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that it's growing well in your Greenstalk and that you're loving that spicy flavor! There's nothing quite like fresh arugula with that perfect peppery kick. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Carolyn H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 26, 20245 Stars
Love fresh arugula and this seed quality. Not producing yet but excited to have fresh arugula again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Bridget S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 9, 20235 Stars
I planted the arugula the last week of April. We've been eating on it for awhile now. It grows so fast, I'm sharing it with the chickens. The only problem I have is pests. That's not the fault of the seeds, that's an issue with my soil. I bought some beneficial nematodes (SF) to fix the issue. Let's hope it works :)
- Jane M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 18, 2026Wonderful germination
Tasty arugula! Wonderful cut early and spicy cut late!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningJul 21, 2026Hey Jane,
Sounds like you're having a great gardening season with your greens! We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Astro Arugula/Rocket Seeds! There's nothing better than arugula that gives you the best of both worlds - mild, tasty flavor when harvested early and that perfect spicy kick when you let it mature! It's awesome that you're getting such wonderful germination and experiencing that amazing flavor progression throughout the growing season! Thanks for sharing your Astro Arugula growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Debra S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 16, 2026Astro Rocket Takes Off
WOW! These arugula seeds live up to there name. The arugula took off and gave me a thick, delicious spicy harvest. I couldn't keep up. I will plant again. So good.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 17, 2026Hey Debra,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Astro Arugula/Rocket Seeds! It's awesome that they really lived up to their name and just took off like that - there's nothing better than arugula that grows so vigorously you can't keep up with the harvest! And we totally love that you got such a thick, delicious spicy crop - that perfect peppery bite is exactly what makes Astro arugula so amazing! The fact that you're already planning to plant again just makes our day - that's the ultimate sign of arugula success right there! Thanks for sharing your Astro rocket growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
