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Arugula

Name: Arugula
Brand: Norseco
SKU: NOR-69-8110-701
Price: 3.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Eruca vesicaria

Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds

Product information

Bulb
identification

Latin nameEruca vesicaria

FamilyBrassicaceae

CycleAnnual

Bulb typeHerb

Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds

Product
description

Cultivated arugula is a vibrant and bountiful leafy plant that brings a peppery, fresh, and instantly recognizable note to both the garden and the plate. Its dark green, finely serrated leaves evoke both watercress and a slight hint of hazelnut, giving it a culinary personality much appreciated in salads, sandwiches, and slightly warmed dishes. Easy to grow, it thrives quickly both in the ground and in containers, making it an excellent ally for urban gardeners and those who enjoy quick harvests. Its sustained growth allows for multiple cuttings over the weeks, especially when plantings are staggered, transforming a small space into a regular source of zesty greens. In the garden, its flexible and abundant foliage provides a light yet nourishing presence, ideal for filling gaps or enriching intensive cultivation beds. In sunny or lightly shaded conditions, it develops tender and flavorful leaves, particularly delicious when harvested young. Its appeal extends beyond mere taste, as it also adds diversity, freshness, and intensity to daily harvests. It is a simple, quick, and refined crop, perfect for frequently harvesting aromatic greens with a strong character.

Garden
placement

Where to plant Salads, sandwiches, lightly cooked dishes, fresh harvest, container growing

Planting
and care

ExposureSun to partial shade

Planting periodApril to June and August to September

Planting depth0.2 in (0.5 cm)

Rooting temperature10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)

WateringRegular

Soil typeWell-drained and slightly rich

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Bloom periodMay to September

Harvest20 to 40 days after sowing

Companion plantsLettuce, spinach, carrot

Plants to avoidCabbage, radish, beetroot

Size
and growth

Height20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)

Spread15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)

Rooting / establishment4 to 8 days

The availability of our bulbs, cloves, tubers, rhizomes, seeds and plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time, depending on their natural cycle, planting period or available stock. These product pages are designed to guide and inspire your plant choices for the garden, vegetable garden, landscaping, container growing or sustainable outdoor projects.