Arugula
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Arugula (Eruca vesicaria var. sativa) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
Arugula is a tasty and versatile annual plant , prized for its peppery, nutty flavor . Its tender leaves are ideal for salads, pestos, and stir-fries , while its edible flowers add a colorful and spicy touch. Its seeds , meanwhile, are used as a condiment to spice up marinades and vinaigrettes.
With its compact 25 cm port , reaching 60 cm in flowering , it adapts equally well to vegetable gardens and planters , allowing a rapid and prolonged harvest thanks to successive sowings .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Compact, upright
Height : 25 cm (60 cm in bloom)
Maturity : 25 to 40 days
Leaf color : Dark green
Flavor : Peppery, with a hint of hazelnut
Use : Salads, pestos, stir-fries, edible flowers and seeds
Attraction : Fast growth, continuous harvest
Quantity per sachet : ±400 seeds
Origin : Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Special feature : Tolerant of partial shade, ideal for staggered harvests
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun to partial shade (slows down the growth)
?? Sowing : Direct in open ground from May to September
?? Sowing depth : 6 mm
?? Germination temperature : 15-22°C
? Germination time : 5 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 15 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular to keep the soil cool and prevent early bolting
?? Maintenance : Mulching recommended to conserve moisture and limit weeds
With optimal conditions, arugula guarantees an abundant and rapid harvest , perfect for gardeners looking for an easy and tasty crop .
Use and special features
?? A must-have in the vegetable garden
Its leaves, flowers and seeds are all edible , adding a peppery and refined touch to dishes .
?? A continuous harvest all season long
Thanks to successive sowings every 3 weeks , it ensures regular and generous production .
?? Easy to grow, even in small spaces
Suitable for growing in open ground or in pots , it fits easily into all types of gardens .
