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Arugula Sprouting Seeds

Name: Arugula Sprouting Seeds
Brand: Weston
SKU: WSD-62223000010
Price: 3.99 CAD
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Eruca sativa

Arugula sprouts bring a peppery accent to dishes in small portions. These seeds are intended for a young-growth harvest. These seeds release a gel-like mucilage when moistened. Use the surface of a clean, shallow tray or an appropriate growing mat, following the packet; use this tray method rather than a conventional rinsing jar. Moisten the surface gently and keep it evenly moist without standing water. Spread the seed evenly so the developing shoots have space and air circulation. Harvest the young growth at the stage indicated on the packet. Cut tray-grown microgreens above the growing medium with a clean tool; rinse and drain jar-grown sprouts according to the method used. Follow the packet preparation directions for the species and intended dish. Indoor batches can be started throughout the year in Canada; use the packet directions for the seed lot.

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Common nameArugula microgreens

FamilyBrassicaceae

GenusEruca

Speciessativa

TypeSprouting seeds

Botanical nameEruca sativa

Arugula Sprouting Seeds (Eruca sativa) Arugula sprouts bring a peppery accent to dishes in small portions. These seeds are sold for harvesting young growth using an appropriate sprouting or microgreen method.

These seeds release a gel-like mucilage when moistened. Use the surface of a clean, shallow tray or an appropriate growing mat, following the packet; use this tray method rather than a conventional rinsing jar. Moisten the surface gently and keep it evenly moist without standing water. Spread the seed evenly so the developing shoots have space and air circulation. Provide the light and temperature recommended for the species on the packet. This is an indoor young-growth crop, so outdoor hardening and transplanting are not part of this harvest method. Indoor batches can be started throughout the year in Canada.

Use small portions to adjust the strong flavour to the dish. Harvest the young growth at the stage indicated on the packet. Cut tray-grown microgreens above the growing medium with a clean tool; rinse and drain jar-grown sprouts according to the method used. Follow the packet preparation directions for the species and intended dish. Keep equipment and tools clean, inspect each batch and remove deteriorating material. After harvest, clean the equipment before starting another batch. Keep unused seed cool, dry and clearly labelled.

In the garden

Exposure: Bright indirect light or grow lights
Life cycle: Harvested very young

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

Press onto the medium and cover lightly according to species

Spacing / density

Seeds about 3 to 6 mm apart depending on size

Germination temperature

About 24°C until germination, then near 16°C

Sowing period

Indoor batches throughout the year; follow the species-specific packet method.

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

These seeds release a gel-like mucilage when moistened. Use the surface of a clean, shallow tray or an appropriate growing mat, following the packet; use this tray method rather than a conventional rinsing jar. Moisten the surface gently and keep it evenly moist without standing water. Spread the seed evenly so the developing shoots have space and air circulation. Follow the packet for sowing density, light and temperature. Do not harden or transplant this young-growth crop outdoors; it is harvested from its tray or sprouting equipment. Harvest the young growth at the stage indicated on the packet. Cut tray-grown microgreens above the growing medium with a clean tool; rinse and drain jar-grown sprouts according to the method used. Follow the packet preparation directions for the species and intended dish. Keep equipment and tools clean, inspect each batch and remove deteriorating material. After harvest, clean the equipment before starting another batch. Label each batch so the seed type and sowing date are easy to track.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Watering

Moisten the tray surface gently so the mucilaginous seeds stay evenly distributed. Keep the medium consistently moist without saturation or standing water. Check the surface regularly instead of relying only on a fixed watering schedule, and follow the packet for the species-specific method. Use clean water and equipment, provide effective drainage and maintain air circulation. Harvest at the recommended young stage. Clean the tray before starting another batch.

Soil type

Use the surface of a clean, shallow tray with a suitable microgreen medium or an appropriate growing mat, according to the packet. These seeds release gel-like mucilage when moistened, so spread them evenly on the surface and moisten gently. Keep the medium evenly moist without saturation and allow effective drainage and air circulation. Choose equipment that is easy to inspect, harvest from and clean between batches. Follow the packet for the species-specific surface method, light and temperature. Harvest the young shoots rather than moving them into garden soil.

Fertilization

Follow the seed packet for any growing-medium or feeding directions specific to the species and method. A short young-growth batch is managed in clean sprouting equipment or an appropriate tray rather than as a mature vegetable bed. Use a suitable medium for tray-grown microgreens and keep it evenly moist without saturation. For a rinsing method, follow the packet and equipment directions. Keep equipment and tools clean, inspect the growth regularly and harvest at the recommended young stage. Clean the equipment before starting the next batch.

Container growing

Grow on the surface of a clean shallow tray or appropriate growing mat.

Bloom and dimensions

Size, flowering & harvest

Harvest

Use small portions to adjust the strong flavour to the dish.

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Other recommended plants

Da Orto Arugula; Wheatgrass Sprouting; Mung Bean Sprouting

Garden use

Arugula sprouts bring a peppery accent to dishes in small portions. Harvest the young growth at the stage indicated on the packet. Cut tray-grown microgreens above the growing medium with a clean tool; rinse and drain jar-grown sprouts according to the method used. Follow the packet preparation directions for the species and intended dish. Use only fresh, healthy growth that has been kept in clean equipment. Handle it carefully and keep the crop identified from sowing through preparation. This product is intended for a young-growth harvest rather than mature garden roots, bulbs, pods or flowers. Follow the packet for the species-specific preparation. Keep equipment and tools clean, inspect each batch and remove deteriorating material. After harvest, clean the equipment before starting another batch.

Frequently asked questions

How should I grow arugula?

These seeds release a gel-like mucilage when moistened. Use the surface of a clean, shallow tray or an appropriate growing mat, following the packet; use this tray method rather than a conventional rinsing jar. Moisten the surface gently and keep it evenly moist without standing water. Spread the seed evenly so the developing shoots have space and air circulation. Follow the packet for sowing density, light and temperature. This is a crop for harvesting young growth from its tray or sprouting equipment; do not harden and transplant it outdoors as part of this method. Label each batch with the seed type and sowing date, inspect the growth regularly and use clean equipment. Indoor batches can be started throughout the year in Canada.

Where should I grow arugula?

Choose a clean indoor area where the batch is easy to inspect and maintain. Use the light and temperature recommended for the species on the packet; a tray-grown microgreen crop and a rinsed sprout crop can have different requirements. These seeds release a gel-like mucilage when moistened. Use the surface of a clean, shallow tray or an appropriate growing mat, following the packet; use this tray method rather than a conventional rinsing jar. Make room for drainage and keep equipment accessible for moisture checks and harvesting. Indoor growing allows batches throughout the year in Canada without relying on outdoor frost dates.

How should I water arugula?

Moisten the surface gently and keep it evenly moist without standing water. Spread the seed evenly so the developing shoots have space and air circulation. Follow the species-specific packet instructions because a tray method and a rinsing method require different moisture management. For these mucilaginous seeds, moisten the tray surface gently so the seed stays in place. Keep equipment clean, inspect the growth regularly and avoid a saturated medium or pooled water.

What care does arugula need?

Keep equipment and tools clean, inspect each batch and remove deteriorating material. After harvest, clean the equipment before starting another batch. Follow the packet for the species-specific method, light, temperature and harvest stage. Moisten the surface gently and keep it evenly moist without standing water. Spread the seed evenly so the developing shoots have space and air circulation. Keep the batch identified so you can follow its progress from sowing to harvest. These young shoots are harvested directly from the tray or sprouting equipment; garden-row weeding, outdoor hardening and transplanting are not part of this method. Keep unused seed cool and dry.

When should I harvest arugula?

Harvest the young growth at the stage indicated on the packet. Cut tray-grown microgreens above the growing medium with a clean tool; rinse and drain jar-grown sprouts according to the method used. The exact stage depends on the species and method; follow the packet rather than waiting for mature roots, bulbs, pods or flowers. Follow the packet preparation directions for the species and intended dish. Use clean tools and fresh, healthy growth. Keep the harvested crop identified, handle it carefully and clean the equipment before starting another batch. Inspect the next sowing regularly and maintain moisture according to the method used.