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Arugula/Rocket Seeds
Arugula/Rocket Seeds
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Arugula's flavor has been described as peppery, mustardy, and hot with a hint of tartness. It adds such an exciting, interesting flavor to salads. Most often eaten raw in salads but also steamed or added raw to many other dishes such as pizza. Tender baby greens are ready in 20– 28 days, at 2"–4" tall. Also a good container variety.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 20–45 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, Europe; exact native range obscure
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 12"–24" tall at maturity
Variety Info: 2"–6" soft, green leaves are deeply pinnately lobed, shaped much like an elongated oak leaf, with hints of red in the veins. Flavor can be described as rich and peppery. Edible flowers are creamy white with purple veins.
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.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 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.
- Josh H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 11, 20245 Stars
I love arugula and this is a great addition to my salads this winter.
- Laurel L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 14, 20245 Stars
These seeds germinated on the second day after planting! Fabulous!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningJun 19, 2024Your arugula looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your photos. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Rebecca K.Rated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 13, 20245 Stars
This arugula has been a star in our coastal Maine (zone 6) garden for several years. We haven't had much snow this year, but it has been cold with months of overnight lows in the teens or twenties. The arugula self-seeded in early fall and is still growing, despite the freezing temps and snow. I harvested enough for a salad on 2/12/2024!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - BriannaRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 14, 20235 Stars
100% germination rate with healthy looking seedling!
- Genesis Angela F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 27, 20255 Stars
We love Epic Gardening at my house. We grow in our Birdies beds, and I start most of my seeds with the 6 and 16 cell trays. All of the seeds I’ve bought from Botanical Interests have great germ rates and grow into healthy plants. Great online store with top notch products, awesome customer support, inspiring and informative videos—I love that I can get all of that from one company. Cheers.
