Arugula Organic

Heat Sensitive

Eruca sativa

Arugula is a cold tolerant leafy green with fiery flavor, adaptable to be grown in sun or shade depending on the season. Arugula prefers fertile, well draining soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Can be grown year round in most climates as the flavor actually improves with colder temperatures. Flowers are also edible and are great as a garnish. Best grown by direct seeding outdoors in 2-3 week intervals for a continual harvest. The heat of the summer may cause bolting which can be prevented by planting in a shadier location (under a cucumber trellis) and by consistent watering.

Days To Maturity: 30-35 days

Sun: Full Sun

Spread: 4”-7” 

Height: 10”-12”

Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Planting Time: Fall, Spring

Sow Time: 2-4 weeks before last frost

Thin: 6”

Life Cycle: Annual

Approx Seeds per Packet: 100 Seeds

How to Grow:

Plant your seeds in a sunny location in rows of 15” apart. Thin the seedlings to 6” once they are 3” high. Make sure to keep the weeds under control and properly water the plants.

Photo by Andrea Chatfield @andi.chat