500 Arugula Seeds Heirloom Rocket Salad Green Easy to Grow Garden Containers
Arugula is a fast-growing leafy green prized for its peppery, nutty flavor and tender leaves. Also known as rocket, this heirloom variety is a favorite for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, offering a quick harvest from seed.
The small, deeply lobed leaves are ready to cut in just a few weeks, making arugula an ideal crop for garden beds, raised planters, and containers. Succession sowing every two to three weeks ensures a steady supply of fresh greens throughout the cooler months. Harvest outer leaves first or cut the whole plant for a cut-and-come-again crop.
Species: Eruca vesicaria
Variety: Heirloom Rocket
Type: Annual leafy green
Plant_Habit: Rosette-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 30-45
Zones: 3-11
Germination: 5-10 days
Sowing: Direct sow 1/4 inch deep after last frost
Spacing: 4-6 inches apart
Notes: Cool-season crop; tolerates light frost