Roquette Arugula

Getting Started

Arugula is a nutrient-rich, fast-growing leafy green packed with vitamins A, C, K, and antioxidants, supporting immune health. Its peppery flavor enhances salads, sandwiches, and pestos, while its cold tolerance and compact growth make it ideal for small gardens or containers, yielding harvests in just 30-40 days.

Culture
• Arugula greens perform best when planted in early spring or fall
• Arugula will tolerate light to moderate frosts with minimal cover
• Arugula plants are most vigorous and the flavors are better when daytime air temperatures are between 60-70°F
• Most greens are best direct sown
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete Fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
• Cover seeds with Reemay or Grow Guard 20 to help deter birds and improve germination
• Sow greens every couple of weeks to ensure a continuous supply of young plants

Direct Sowing
• Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting
• Thin as soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed

Transplanting
• Start indoors 4-6 weeks before anticipated transplant date