Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Easy
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 35-50 (Spring/Summer), 35-50 (Fall/Winter)
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Arugula is very hardy and can withstand frost.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring, Fall, Winter
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm
Arugula prefers rich, moist soil and cooler temperatures but can withstand a variety of different climates. Hot weather causes quick bolting, so it's best to plant in fall or early spring in warmer climates.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 45°F - 75°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 50°F
Arugula germinates well in cool (45˚F) soil and will continue to do so until it gets up to 75˚F. At higher temperatures germination gets erratic.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- Yes
- Light
- Part shade (Warm)
If you want to grow them in warm weather, they will often benefit from some shade.
Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool)In cool weather the plants will need full sun for most rapid growth.
- Water
- High
These fast-growing plants must have all of the water they need for rapid growth. It is important that the soil is kept moist at all times.
- Feeder
- Light
These greens grow quickly and for best growth and flavor they should have all of the nutrients readily available, which means the soil needs to be fairly fertile. Their main requirement is nitrogen, but they also need moderate amounts of potassium and phosphorus.
- Suitability
- Tolerates light frost, Partial shade, Needs summer shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Arugula is very well suited for container growing. Choose a container that has a minimum depth of 4". Make sure that your container has at least one drainage hole. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and water thoroughly. Place in full sun. Make sure to keep the soil consistently moist.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- No
- Color
- Green
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 3.0 - 6.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 3.0 - 6.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 1-11
- Disease Resistance
- -
- Taste Profile
Tangy, almost spicy flavor.
- Rotation Group
- Leaves: Brassicas + Leafy Greens