Arugula is a somewhat pungent salad green. Young leaves are sort of nutty and mustardy. Older leaves can become unpleasantly bitter, but the flowers are edible and attract pollinators.It is wise to protect Arugula from flea beetles with a row cover. This is the best variety for our March-April planting and May-June harvests. Wild Arugulais better for the rest of the summer.

500 seeds

PLANTING

Eruca sativa

Germination:3-7 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-70F

Seed Sowing Depth: inch deep

Sowing Outdoors:Early springthroughlate summer and fall.Sow heavy seeded rows,40-50seeds per foot. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

How much does a packet plant:10-12foot single row

Harvest:Start cutting leavesat 2-4″.

Tips: Plant Arugula infertile, well drained soil. Work in compost or well rotted manure into your soil before planting if needed. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Use row cover to control flea beetles.When arugula bolts the flowers are edible and attract pollinators