Customer Service Hours
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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, Europe; exact native range obscure
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Cold Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
About Arugula/Rocket Seeds
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
2"–6" soft, green leaves are deeply pinnately lobed, shaped much like an elongated oak leaf, with hints of red in the veins. Flavor can be described as rich and peppery. Edible flowers are creamy white with purple veins.
Planting Arugula
Days to Maturity
20–45 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 6 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 6" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 6 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 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 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter harvest. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For the mildest, best-tasting baby greens, pick leaves when 2"–4" long. Pick individually or cut off the plant at ground level. For the best flavor, harvest before plant begins to flower, unless you plan to eat the flowers. |
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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26 reviews
- Clay M.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars5/24/26nice arug
Good crop, but not too much arugula per plant.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/25/26Hey Clay,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Arugula/Rocket Seeds! I really appreciate your honest feedback about the plant yield.
It's great to hear that you had a good crop overall! You're absolutely right that arugula plants tend to be on the more compact side - that's just the nature of this leafy green. The good news is that you can always plant them a bit closer together to maximize your harvest in the same space.
Thank you for sharing your growing experience and for that solid 4-star rating! Keep on growing 🌻️
- RhettVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/21/26Very hearty
Planted this last year. I’m in middle TN. It never froze. Is behaving like an annual despite winter temps down into the 20’s. Fabulous to have fresh greens so early!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/23/26Hey Rhett,
We're thrilled to hear your Arugula/Rocket Seeds have been such a winter warrior for you in middle TN! That's amazing that they survived those 20-degree temps and are still going strong - what a testament to how hardy these greens really are! There's nothing quite like having fresh, peppery arugula available so early in the season when most gardens are still sleeping. Sounds like you've got the perfect setup for year-round fresh greens! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Alyona C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/15/25The best
The best arugula ever ! Growing fast and very big.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests12/16/25Hey Alyona,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Arugula/Rocket Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you think they're the best arugula ever! It's so exciting that they're growing fast and getting very big for you - that's exactly what we love to hear! There's nothing quite like fresh, homegrown arugula. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Genesis Angela F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/27/255 Stars
We love Epic Gardening at my house. We grow in our Birdies beds, and I start most of my seeds with the 6 and 16 cell trays. All of the seeds I’ve bought from Botanical Interests have great germ rates and grow into healthy plants. Great online store with top notch products, awesome customer support, inspiring and informative videos—I love that I can get all of that from one company. Cheers.
- Josh H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/11/245 Stars
I love arugula and this is a great addition to my salads this winter.