Arugula

SpeciesEruca vesicaria

Also called rucola, rugula, colewort, roquette, Eruca vesicaria subspecies sativa, Eruca sativa, Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa

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Arugula
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Typeannual

“Eruca sativa is an annual plant” — Eruca sativa - Wikipedia

Days to germination35 days

“35 days from sowing to the first harvest” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Days to maturity21 days

“roughly 21 days after that” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Germination temperature50–70 °F

“Ideal soil temperature ranges from 50° to 70° F” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

Lightfull sun

“Full Sun” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

Watermoderate water

“Moderate water” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Spacing6 in

“Plant Spacing 6"” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

Ready whenpick young leaves before it bolts. Heat makes the leaves sharp and bitter.

“pick young leaves before it bolts” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

IndoorsA suitable option for small spaces, where natural light and airflow can support its growth indoors. A south-facing window is preferable.

“A suitable option for small spaces” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

Companionslettuce, spinach

“Good neighbors for Arugula: LettuceSpinach” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

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