Seeds, Arugula (McKenzie)

Arugula is a tasty salad green perfect for the home garden. Even just a few of its leaves adds a wonderfully unique peppery-sweet flavor to any type of salad. It also does not require any special growing attention and can last all summer long.

Sow seeds as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant 1 seed every 3 inches. When plants are well established, thin. As plants begin to mature, pick outer leaves for regular use until entire plants are harvested.

Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")

Plantling Spacing: 10 cm (4")

Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")

Best Container Size: 12"+

Seed Type: Heirloom

Plant Type: Vegetable

Latin Name: Eruca sativa

Preparation Ideas: Can be added fresh to salads. Or sautée quickly on the stove like a green with some olive oil and garlic.