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Latin Name: Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Plant type: Annual
Botanical family: Brassicaceae

Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 and above
Harvest period: Leaves: 3 to 5 weeks after sowing, until flowering

Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Watering: Low – prefers dry, well-drained soils

Companion plants: Lettuce, radish, carrot
Enemy plants:

Description

Arugula is an annual plant with elongated, serrated leaves and a distinctive peppery flavor. Used primarily raw in salads or on pizzas, it's easy to grow in the garden or in pots. Growing quickly, it can be sown several times a season.

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