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Arugula Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEEruca vesicaria

USD 10.99

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Arugula adds a peppery, gourmet bite to salads and pizza and grows quickly in cool weather.

GERMINATION5-7 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-7 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

55-65F

Hardiness04

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Arugula care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa
Common names
Rocket, Roquette
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Eruca
Species
E. vesicaria
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Start growing

Sow 1/4 inch deep in cool weather.

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Growing with your kit

Harvest outer leaves early for continuous growth in Seeds In A Cup® kit.

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Propagation

Direct sowing.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest in 20-40 days; bolts in high heat.

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Growing conditions

Dry soil, open fields.

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Weather & tolerances

Cold hardy; low heat tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Flea beetles. Use row covers.

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Plant safety

Safe and highly nutritious.

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Botanical features

Fast-growing annual, peppery lobed leaves, cream purple-veined flowers.

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Varieties

‘Astro’, ‘Wild Rocket’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Peppery salad green. oil-rich seeds

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Native range & distribution

Mediterranean, Western Asia.

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Conservation

Least concern.

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Name origins

Latin ‘eruca’, meaning caterpillar, likely from seed pod shape.

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History

Roman aphrodisiac; Italian staple.

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Arugula adds a peppery, gourmet bite to salads and pizza and grows quickly in cool weather. How to grow Arugula from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Arugula sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Arugula at a glance Botanical name: Eruca vesicaria Germination: 5-7 days at 55-65F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 6-12 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Arugula Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Arugula from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Arugula seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Arugula seeds take to germinate? Arugula seeds typically sprout in 5-7 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Arugula from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Arugula seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Arugula seeds take to germinate?

Arugula seeds typically sprout in 5-7 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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