Arugula
Vegetables
Beginner
Annual/biennial crop

Arugula

Eruca vesicaria

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About Plant: Arugula

A rapid leafy green with distinctive peppery flavor, best grown in cool weather and harvested young.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular moisture
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing6–12 inches
Height6–18 inches
Time to Harvest25-40
Planting Depth1/4 inch
Germination Time3–10 days

Expert Growing Tips

Sow in cool weather, thin promptly and harvest young leaves often before heat triggers bolting.