HERB-SALAD ROCKET-ARUGULA
HERB-SALAD ROCKET-ARUGULA
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Seeds Per Pack: 520
Eruca sativa
HERB-SALAD ROCKET-ARUGULA is a nutritious low growing annual salad green, which features ‘dandelion-like’ juicy, long, lobular leaves with green veins. Young plants feature plain light green leaves, which seem identical to that of spinach. These tender leaves have a sweet, nutty, taste. The Romans used rocket mixed with herbs such as lavender & dill, and put them in special sauces. Salad Rocket is a great source of iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, beta-carotene, sodium, dietary fibre & vitamins A, B, C and E.
Arugula is a fast-sprouting cool-season crop, thriving in temperatures between 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F). It’s best to plant arugula in early spring or late summer, avoiding extreme heat. Because Salad Rocket grows so quickly it can be ready to harvest in 30 days from planting, so consider planting in succession for a continual harvest.
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How to Grow SALAD ROCKET-ARUGULA
To grow Salad Rocket-Arugula seeds you will need to follow these general rules:
- Find a sunny location with well-drained soil and plant directly in the garden. They don’t transplant very well.
- Check the pH of the soil is slightly acidic to neutral 6 – 7pH.
- Scatter seeds over soil and lightly cover so they are roughly 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart.
- Gently water with a mist sprayer
- Water the seeds regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist so it is damp and not waterlogged.
- Germinates within 7 – 10 days at which point you can thin out the seedlings to 4-6 inches apart when they reach about 2 inches tall.
- Harvest leaves when young and tender. Roughly when they are about 3-4 inches tall, cutting back to about 1 inch above the soil line.
- Repeat the planting and harvesting process for a continued supply of fresh, spicy salad greens. Regular harvesting encourages continuous growth and prevents the plant from bolting.
Heritage of Salad Rocket-Arugula
Arugula origins can be traced back to the Mediterranean region, & boasts a rich heritage deeply intertwined with ancient culinary traditions, where its peppery leaves have been cherished for centuries, contributing to a global culinary legacy that continues to thrive today.
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Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
20-60 cm (8-24 inches)
Season of Interest
Spring / Autumn
Temperature Range
10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours of sunlight per day)
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow direct
Soil
Well-draining soil, prefers fertile loamy soil
pH
6 – 7
Soil Temperature
10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)
Seed Preparation
No special preparation required
Sowing Depth
1.3 cm (0.5 inches)
Plant Spacing
2.5-5 cm (1-2 inches) apart
Row spacing
20-30 cm (8-12 inches)
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist
Germination Time (Days)
7-10 days
Harvest Time (Days)
21-30 days (for young leaves), continuous harvesting encouraged for prolonged production
Good Companion Plants
Lettuce, Radishes, Carrots, Basil, Dill, Nasturtiums, Cucumbers
Bad Companion Plants
Strawberries, Cabbage Family (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage), Beans, Tomatoes, Onions and Garlic
Pests
Flea Beetles, Cabbage Worms
Diseases
Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew
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