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Astro Arugula/Rocket Seeds

Astro Arugula/Rocket Seeds

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~0.75 g (~300 seeds)
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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

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.

Days to Emerge: 10 – 15 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: 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.

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  • Carolyn H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 26, 2024
    5 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 stars
    Jun 9, 2023
    5 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 :)

  • Jayne G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 16, 2025
    5 Stars

    Great quality seeds! Love the very informative packets!

  • Mia P.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 25, 2025
    5 Stars

    I love this Rocket Arugula! Doesn't bolt like others. Excellent!

  • Randy
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 15, 2024
    5 Stars

    Quality of seeds and great service.