Arugula Seeds for Planting

Grow Arugula Seeds, a quick-maturing leafy herb known for its peppery, tangy flavor and tender green leaves. Also called Rocket or Salad Rocket, arugula is prized in gourmet salads, sandwiches, pesto blends, and culinary dishes requiring fresh, sharp greens. It thrives in cool weather, offering rapid, continuous harvests perfect for home gardeners and kitchen growers.

These Non-GMO Arugula Seeds grow exceptionally well in containers, raised beds, and garden rows. With a cut-and-come-again harvest style, you can trim leaves regularly for a constant supply of fresh, flavorful greens all season long.

Features

• Peppery, gourmet salad green with tender leaves.
• Fast-growing and ready to harvest in a few weeks.
• Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed variety.
• Ideal for containers, raised beds, and home gardens.
• Excellent for salads, pesto, sandwiches, and fresh dishes.
• Continuous harvest using cut-and-come-again method.
• Thrives in cool weather for spring and fall planting.

Specifications

• Plant Name: Arugula (Eruca vesicaria / Eruca sativa)
• Plant Type: Cool-season leafy green herb
• Growth Habit: Upright rosette with tender leaves
• Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
• Heirloom: Yes
• USDA Zones: Grows in Zones 3–11
• Growing Season: Spring and fall
• Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
• Days to Maturity: 25–50 days (baby leaves as early as 20 days)
• Germination Temperature: 40°F–75°F (4°C–24°C)
• Plant Height: 6–12 inches
• Plant Spacing: 1–4 inches for baby leaves; 6 inches for full plants
• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained fertile soil
• Water Requirement: Regular moisture; avoid drying out
• Support Needed: None
• Growth Advantage: Cut-and-come-again harvest with rapid regrowth

Planting Guide

• Direct sow seeds outdoors in cool weather.
• Plant ¼ inch deep with light soil coverage.
• Space 1–4 inches apart for dense baby greens.
• Grow in full to partial sun for best flavor.
• Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bitterness.
• Harvest baby leaves in 20–25 days.
• Cut outer leaves to promote new growth.
• Avoid peak summer heat to maintain tender texture.
• Reseed every 2–3 weeks for continuous supply.