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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

Product
identification

Latin nameEruca vesicaria

FamilyBrassicaceae

TypeHerb

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds

Code produitWHPER-0170

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.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodApril to June and August to September

Sowing depth0.2 in (0.5 cm)

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

Germination time4 to 8 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun to partial shade

Soil

Well-drained and slightly rich

Watering

Regular

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Salads, sandwiches, lightly cooked dishes, fresh harvest, container growing

Bloom period

May to September

Harvest

20 to 40 days after sowing

Size
and facts

Height20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)

Spread15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)

Planting
partners

Good companions

Lettuce, spinach, carrot

Avoid planting with

Cabbage, radish, beetroot

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.