A member of the mustard family, Arugula is also known as rocket, roquette and rucola, this herb is slightly bitter, peppery, and aromatic. Arugula is cold tolerant and used in salads and sauces or may be steamed as a vegetable.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Sow seeds in thick rows of moist rich soil. A light shade garden area is best. Spring plantings are the most desirable - avoid summer plantings.
Care: Keep well-drained. Keep soil weed free and moist, but not soggy.
Harvesting: Tender leaves are ready for harvesting in six to eight weeks or entire plants may be cut 2-3 inches above the soil line (leave the central leaf buds for additional growth).
Seed Variety : Arugula
Germination Time : 7 - 10 Days
Days to Maturity : 45 - 60 Days
Planting Depth : 1/2 in.
Seed Spacing : 1/2 in.
Spacing Between Rows : 16 in.
Space After Thinning : 8 in.
Light Requirements : Full Sun
