(Eruca vesicaria 'Arugula')
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Arugula is an heirloom, hardy, cool-weather annual vegetable that is native to Eurasia but can be commonly found growing in meadows and fields throughout the central and western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 10-24” and features erect stems, 4-5” uniform green leaves, and clusters of white or pale yellow flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, is rabbit safe, tolerates light frost, and is both edible and medicinal!
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Eruca
Species: vesicaria
Variety: Arugula
Also Known As: Garden Rocket, Rocket Salad, Roka, Roquette, Rucola, or Rugula.
Grown as: Annual
Maturity: 40 days
Hardiness: Hardy: Arugula can withstand light frost.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring, Fall, Winter
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm. Arugula prefers rich, moist soil and cooler temperatures but can withstand a variety of different climates. Hot weather causes quick bolting, so it's best to plant in the fall or early spring in warmer climates.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 45°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 50°F. Arugula germinates well in cool (45˚F) soil and will continue to do so until it gets up to 75˚F. At higher temperatures germination gets erratic.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool). In cool weather, the plants will need full sun for the most rapid growth.
Water: High. These fast-growing plants must have all of the water they need for rapid growth. The soil must be kept moist at all times.
Feeder: Light. These greens grow quickly and for best growth and flavor they should have all of the nutrients readily available, which means the soil needs to be fairly fertile. Their main requirement is nitrogen, but they also need moderate amounts of potassium and phosphorus.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?: No
Containers?: Yes. Arugula is very well suited for container growing. Choose a container that has a minimum depth of 4". Make sure that your container has at least one drainage hole. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and water thoroughly. Place in full sun. Make sure to keep the soil consistently moist.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Maintenance: Medium
Forage: Rabbits. A rabbit can be fed small quantities of arugula two or three times per week. Feeding your bunny with too much arugula can dangerously increase his blood calcium levels.
Height: 10-24"
Spacing: 1-6", 9 plants per sq ft
Sow Depth: 1/4-1/2"
Produces: erect stems, 4-5” uniform green leaves, and clusters of white or pale yellow flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-12
Garden Uses: Herb or vegetable commonly used as a lettuce-like food flavoring.
Genus: Eruca
Species: vesicaria
Variety: Arugula
Also Known As: Garden Rocket, Rocket Salad, Roka, Roquette, Rucola, or Rugula.
Grown as: Annual
Maturity: 40 days
Hardiness: Hardy: Arugula can withstand light frost.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring, Fall, Winter
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm. Arugula prefers rich, moist soil and cooler temperatures but can withstand a variety of different climates. Hot weather causes quick bolting, so it's best to plant in the fall or early spring in warmer climates.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 45°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 50°F. Arugula germinates well in cool (45˚F) soil and will continue to do so until it gets up to 75˚F. At higher temperatures germination gets erratic.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool). In cool weather, the plants will need full sun for the most rapid growth.
Water: High. These fast-growing plants must have all of the water they need for rapid growth. The soil must be kept moist at all times.
Feeder: Light. These greens grow quickly and for best growth and flavor they should have all of the nutrients readily available, which means the soil needs to be fairly fertile. Their main requirement is nitrogen, but they also need moderate amounts of potassium and phosphorus.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?: No
Containers?: Yes. Arugula is very well suited for container growing. Choose a container that has a minimum depth of 4". Make sure that your container has at least one drainage hole. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and water thoroughly. Place in full sun. Make sure to keep the soil consistently moist.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Maintenance: Medium
Forage: Rabbits. A rabbit can be fed small quantities of arugula two or three times per week. Feeding your bunny with too much arugula can dangerously increase his blood calcium levels.
Height: 10-24"
Spacing: 1-6", 9 plants per sq ft
Sow Depth: 1/4-1/2"
Produces: erect stems, 4-5” uniform green leaves, and clusters of white or pale yellow flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-12
Garden Uses: Herb or vegetable commonly used as a lettuce-like food flavoring.