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Arugula Roquette
100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO
- Latin | Eruca vesicaria sativa
- Family | Eruca / Mustard
- Difficulty | Easy
- Days to Harvest | 25-40
- Hardiness | Frost hardy
- Grow Zone | Can be grown in all zones
- Light Requirements | Full sun/part shade
- Sowing Method | Direct sow/ start indoors
- Season | Cooler months
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Arugula is very rich in vitamin C and potassium. It's been referred to as an aphrodisiac, and used commonly as a "leaf vegetable". The young seed pods, flowers, leaves and mature seeds are all edible.
Arugula has been acknowledged by the American Cancer Society because of it's anticancer compounds and all of the antioxidants that it possesses.
Arugula Seed Planting & Spacing Guide
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Spacing Between Plants |
Days to Germinate (Sprout)
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Germination
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Best Season to Plant_________ |
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Soil
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| 0.5 inches deep | 6" apart | 4 - 7 days | 40F to 55F | Late fall and early spring. | Full sun / partial shade |
Prefers soil with pH levels of 6.0 - 7.0. Soil should be kept evenly moist. |
How to Plant, Grow & Harvest Arugula
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