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Vegetables
Red Roquette
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
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- Exposure
- Soleil à mi-ombre
- Life cycle
- Annuelle
Discover the plant
Red arugula is a very decorative annual vegetable plant, appreciated for its cut foliage with green, reddish to purplish hues depending on the variety and growing conditions. Its fresh, peppery, and slightly pungent taste adds a lot of character to salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, meal bowls, pestos, and garnishes. In addition to its culinary value, its colorful foliage adds a beautiful visual touch to vegetable gardens, edible raised beds, planters, and patio containers.
Easy to grow, red arugula prefers a location in gentle sun or partial shade, in fertile, fresh, and well-drained soil. It grows quickly and appreciates regular watering to keep its leaves tender, flavorful, and less bitter. As it can bolt more quickly in hot weather, it is recommended to grow it in spring, late summer, or in successive sowings to extend the harvest. Young leaves are generally milder, while more mature leaves develop a stronger flavor.
Both productive, colorful, and very versatile in the kitchen, red arugula is ideal for gardeners looking for an original and easy-to-grow leafy green. Its contrasting foliage pairs very well with lettuces, herbs, edible flowers, and other leafy greens in edible landscaping. It is an excellent plant for enriching an urban vegetable garden, container cultivation, or an edible garden with a quick, fresh, and flavorful harvest.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Soil type
Fertilization
Seasonal care
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Harvest

Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Frequently asked questions