Arugula

Also known as 'Rocket' or 'Rucola'

Botanical Name : Eruca sativa

Family : Brassicaceae (mustard family)

Taste : Peppery and a tad bitter .

Origin : Mediterranean

Nutrition : Potassium, Vitamin C and folate.

Fast - growing. Ideal for cooler climates with short growing season.

Lush rows of arugula ready for harvest

How to grow :

Sow outdoors in early spring and continue to sow every 2 weeks until early autumn to ensure a steady supply.

Soil temperature for germination : 15 C

Sprouts in 4-6 days.

Seed depth : 1/8 ''

30-50 seeds/foot

Row spacing : 12-14"

Problems : Flea beetles

Solution : Floating row covers

Varieties :

Rocket - Standard salad arugula.

Rocket Arugula

Astro Organic - Heat and bolt tolerant.

Venetia - Fastest growing serrated leaf variety.

Dragons Fire - Slightly tart and spicy.Purple veins.

Dragons Fire Arugula

Wildfire ( Diplotaxis tenuifolia ) - Sweet taste followed by a spicy kick.