Arugula/Wild Rocket Seeds
Heirloom.
Wild perennial arugula has a slightly stronger, more complex flavor and is slower growing than other arugula. Its peppery flavor adds a zing to salads but it is also delicious on pizza or as a pesto. Harvest as baby greens or grow to full size. A good container variety, and the flowers are edible, too! Recipe inside packet for wild arugula and walnut pesto.
500 mg packet contains ~1,600 seeds.
Days to Maturity: 30–50 days
Plant Vitals
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F; ideally 50°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter harvest.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Row Spacing: 6"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
Harvesting: For the mildest, best-tasting baby greens, pick leaves when 2"-4" long. Pick individually or cut off the plant at ground level. For the best flavor, harvest before plant begins to flower, unless you plan to eat the flowers.