Arugula Roquette Seeds

fresh, peppery, nutty bite. It is one of the fastest and easiest crops you can grow, ready to snip while other vegetables are barely getting started. Who it's for Ideal for beginners, salad lovers, and small-space gardeners. Arugula is quick, forgiving, and thrives in containers and window boxes, so it rewards almost anyone with fresh, flavorful greens fast. If you want an instant salad garden, start here. How & when to plant Sow arugula seeds directly in cool weather, in early spring or fall, planting them about a quarter inch deep in full sun to part shade. They sprout fast, in about 5 to 7 days. Thin the seedlings to about 4 to 6 inches apart, and sow a fresh short row every couple of weeks for a steady supply of tender leaves. Growing & care Arugula likes cool weather and steady moisture, which keep the leaves mild and tender; heat and dryness make it bolt and turn sharply hot. Give it even water and a little afternoon shade in warm spells, and pick young for the best flavor. It is quick enough to slip between slower crops. Harvest Start cutting the outer leaves as soon as they are a few inches long, usually around 30 to 40 days, and leave the center to regrow for repeat harvests. Younger leaves are milder, while older leaves pack a spicier punch. Use it fresh soon after cutting. Benefits & uses Arugula brings big flavor to the plate. Pile the peppery leaves into salads, scatter them over pizza and pasta after cooking, blend them into a punchy pesto, or layer them into sandwiches. Fast, fresh, and full of character, it is a favorite for good reason. Why gardeners grow our arugula seed Our arugula seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow fast, peppery greens and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Arugula From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.