Arugula
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A distinct flavor for unique salads and dishes
Arugula (Rocket) seeds ( Eruca sativa ) offered by Semences OSC.
Discover arugula, also known as arugula or rocketsalad. This heirloom herb offers richly flavored green leaves, perfect for fresh salads or as a cooked vegetable. Harvest the young shoots for a mild, delicate flavor or the more mature leaves for a more intense taste. Tolerant of cool seasons, this annual plant can grow up to 90 cm in height.
Plant height: 90 cm
Days to harvest: 40-45 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Lettuce, spinach, carrots
Enemy plants: Cabbage, radish
Suggested Uses: Fresh salads, side dishes, cooked dishes
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow directly outdoors in a sunny site in mid to late May. For an earlier start, start seeds indoors in a soilless mix 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Maintain a temperature of 70°F (21°C) for quick germination (5-10 days), then grow on to a slightly cooler temperature before transplanting. Sow seeds 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep and 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, then thin to 12 inches (30 cm) in the garden.
