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🌿🌱 Arugula – Eruca vesicaria – Approx. 800 Seeds (2g)
🌿🌱 Arugula – Eruca vesicaria – Approx. 800 Seeds (2g)
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Grow fresh, spicy Arugula (Eruca vesicaria), a fast-growing leafy green beloved for its peppery flavor and nutritional benefits. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, arugula thrives in cool weather and is easy to grow both in garden beds and containers.
Usage:
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Fresh salads and garnishes
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Sandwich toppings and pesto
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Quick-growing leafy green for spring and fall harvests
Sowing Time:
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Sow outdoors in early spring or late summer for cool weather growth
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Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest
Germination Time:
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5–7 days
Sowing Depth:
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0.5–1 cm (¼ inch) deep
Soil Requirements:
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Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
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pH 6.0–7.0
Sunlight Requirements:
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Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours daily)
Watering:
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Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Plant Spacing:
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Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart
Harvest Time:
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Ready to harvest baby leaves in 20–30 days; mature leaves in 40–50 days
Hardiness Zone:
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USDA Zones 3–10
Other Benefits:
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Rich in vitamins A, C, and K
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Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
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Easy to grow with quick turnover
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Suitable for raised beds, containers, and traditional gardens
Latin Name: Eruca vesicaria
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