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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, Europe; exact native range obscure
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Cold Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
About Arugula Baby Greens Seeds
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Soft, green leaves are slightly lobed as a baby green, with hints of red in the veins. Flavor can be described as peppery.
Planting Baby Greens
Plant Spacing
¾"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛"–¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to three 10"x20" flats. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ⅛"–¼" |
| Seed Spacing | ¾" |
| Thinning | Not required. |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. Sow indoors any time of year, with indoor temperatures 60°-75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks for a continual supply. Transplanting baby greens is not recommended because they are so quick to harvest. Transplanting will slow growth and may cause plants to bolt (prematurely flower). |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F; ideally 50°-70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks until 2 weeks before your average first fall frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | When seedlings emerge, the first pair of leaves to show are the cotyledons, which can look very different from the leaves that follow, called "true" leaves. Arugula baby greens are ready to harvest 20 to 28 days after sowing, when they have true leaves at 2"-4". Cool growing temperatures may slow germination and growth. For the freshest and most healthful baby greens, harvest them directly from their growing container as needed by cutting just above the soil line. For more than one harvest (up to 3 before flavor declines) leave about 1/2" of leafy growth on the small plants so they can regenerate. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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