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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Asia and Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Cold Tolerant
About Arugula/Wild Rocket
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
2"–6" dark green, deeply lobed leaves with four to ten small lateral lobes and a large terminal lobe. Shaped much like an elongated oak leaf, with a distinct red midrib and veins. Flavor can be described as rich and peppery. Edible flowers are yellow.
Planting Arugula
Plant Spacing
A group of 6 seeds every 6"
Hardiness Zones
10, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 280 feet. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ¼ |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 6 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F; ideally 50°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter harvest. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For the mildest, best-tasting baby greens, pick leaves when 2"-"4" long. Pick individually or cut off the plant at ground level. For the best flavor, harvest before plant begins to flower, unless you plan to eat the flowers. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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