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Arugula
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Also known as: rocket, roquette
Peppery cool-season salad green that matures very quickly. Bolts fast in heat—succession sow for extended harvest.
Growing Requirements
SunPart Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing8–12″
Planting Depth0.25″
Height6–10″
Spread6–8″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
3–4 weeks before last frost
Fall Sow
4–6 weeks before first frost
Germination
3–7 days
Days to Harvest
21–40 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
One of the fastest greens from seed. Flowers are edible. Self-seeds readily.
Companion Plants
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