Arugula, also known as rocket, is a fast-growing, annual leaf vegetable from the mustard family. The tender, young leaves have a peppery taste. The older leaves become more bitter. Arugula is rich in vitamins A and C and is a good source of folic acid, calcium, and potassium. The plant is also a source of glucosinolates, a group of compounds that have been shown to have cancer-preventing properties.
Growing Details
Arugula is a cool weather crop and can be planted as early as 2 weeks before the last frost in spring. The seeds should be sown ยฝ to 1 inch deep in rows that are 18 to 24 inches apart. When the seedlings are 4 to 6 inches tall, thin them to 8 to 10 inches apart. Arugula will bolt (flower and go to seed) in hot weather, so it is best to plant it in the spring and again in the fall.
Edible Parts
Leaves
Tags
Bee Friendly Visual Appeal Easy Propagating
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Eruca sativa</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Mediterranean
applicable geo region: Temperate zones worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of March for 60 days
Harvest:
middle
of April for 60 days
Seed Start:
beginning
of April
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(3/5)
edible uses: The young leaves are used in salads.
Medicinal Rating:
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medicinal uses:
health concerns: Arugula may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
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Botanical data
specie: Eruca sativa
common names:
family: Brassicaceae
sub family: Brassicoideae
tribe: Brassiceae
sub tribe: Brassicinae
genus: Eruca
Growing Conditions
area needed: 0.1 m
spacing: 0.1 m
grow time (non perennials): None days
growing difficulty:
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 5ยฐC / 25ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 5ยฐC / 25ยฐC
water demands: Low
humidity:
light demands: Low
root type: Shallow
frost tender:
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(5/10)
first harvest: None years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: None m
max width: None m
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growth details: Arugula is a cool weather crop and can be planted as early as 2 weeks before the last frost in spring. The seeds should be sown ยฝ to 1 inch deep in rows that are 18 to 24 inches apart. When the seedlings are 4 to 6 inches tall, thin them to 8 to 10 inches apart. Arugula will bolt (flower and go to seed) in hot weather, so it is best to plant it in the spring and again in the fall.
Potential Disturbances: Arugula may face challenges from aphids, slugs, and caterpillars.
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