Arugula Seeds – Rocket Roquette

to Grow: Harvest baby leaves in as little as 20 days — perfect for impatient gardeners or cut-and-come-again greens. Bold Flavor: Classic arugula taste with a spicy, mustard-like kick that stands out in salads and pasta dishes. Cool-Weather Favorite: Best grown in early spring or fall, with improved flavor and texture in cooler temperatures. Continuous Harvest: Regular picking encourages tender new growth throughout the season. Plant Characteristics Height: 6–12 inches Growth Habit: Low rosette of lobed, leafy greens Leaf Type: Deeply lobed, tender leaves with green stems Days to Maturity: 20–40 days Hardiness: Cool-season annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Bold, peppery, and slightly nutty with a mustardy edge Culinary Uses: Excellent raw in salads, tossed on pizzas, blended into pestos, or added to pasta and sandwiches Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Lettuce, spinach, carrots, and herbs like cilantro Avoid Planting Near: Brassicas with strong pest pressures (can attract flea beetles) Bonus Benefit: Great as a fast-growing space filler between slower crops Common Issues and Solutions Bolting in Heat: Grow during cooler months and provide light shade to extend harvest window Flea Beetles: Use floating row covers early in the season or apply neem oil Bitter Leaves: Harvest regularly and before plants flower for best flavor Seeds Per Packet 500mg Approximately 250 3g Approximately 1,500