1 silver tin of 100 Organic non-GMO Arugula Seeds (care guide included)
Eruca vesicaria sativa
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
4-10 days |
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depth |
1/4” |
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spacing |
Thin seedlings to 6"-12“, or 1-2 seeds per planter |
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recommended planter |
4-12“ shallower planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
40-45 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
45F - 65F |
About the Plants:
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description |
Upright green peppery leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
6"-12" tall with 2”-3” leaves |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix, pH 6.0-6.8 |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
caterpillars, aphids, flea beetles, slugs |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Arugula can also be grown as a healthy microgreen. It prefers cooler weather, and is best planted in early spring or fall and sown regularly for continual harvests. The warmer it is, the more shaded the arugula should be. Harvest the leaves when they're around 2-3" and pull off any flower buds, as flowers cause bitter leaves.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.