Quick growth for clipping smooth leaf baby greens in 3 weeks, with a slightly mild flavor than other varieties, then maturing into a strapped leaf with deep lobes for bunching. Astro Arugula is slower bolting and has a strong ability to grow in colder temperatures for year-round harvest.

500 seeds

PLANTING

Eruca sativa

Germination:3-7days

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 cuttingleavesat 2-4″.

Tips:Plant Astro Arugula in fertile, well-drained soil. Amend soil with compost, well-rotted manure, and/or organic granular fertilizer before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Use row cover to control flea beetles. When arugula bolts theflowers are edible and attract pollinators.