Roquette Arugula (Eruca vesicaria sativa), also known as Rocket, Rucola, or Rugula, is a fast-growing leafy green herb and vegetable with a distinctive peppery flavor. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, it adds vibrant green color and nutritional value to meals.

Arugula thrives in cool-season gardens, prefers full sun to partial shade, and grows quickly from seed. It is low-maintenance, rich in vitamins, and attracts beneficial insects to the garden.

Features

• Premium Non-GMO Eruca vesicaria sativa seeds
• Fast-growing leafy greens with peppery flavor
• Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes
• Hardy annual herb and vegetable
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Suitable for containers, garden beds, and hydroponic systems

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria sativa
• Common Name (US): Arugula, Rocket, Rucola, Rugula
• Plant Type: Annual herb/leafy vegetable
• Foliage: Dark green, tender leaves with peppery taste
• Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
• Spread: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
• Bloom Season: Early summer if allowed to flower
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Temperature Range: 45–75°F (7–24°C)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with ¼ inch soil
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Maintenance Level: Easy
• Uses: Culinary herb, salads, garnishes, garden beds, containers, hydroponics

Planting Guide

• When to Sow: Sow outdoors in early spring or late summer; can start indoors 4 weeks before transplanting.
• Seed Depth: Cover lightly with ¼ inch soil.
• Germination: Maintain soil at 50–70°F (10–21°C); germination occurs in 7–14 days.
• Light: Full sun to partial shade for best leaf quality.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for tender leaves.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart.
• Harvesting: Harvest leaves when 4–6 inches tall; cutting promotes new growth.
• Maintenance: Remove weeds and maintain moisture; avoid letting plants bolt too early.