Arugula

SpeciesEruca vesicaria

Also called rucola, rugula, colewort, roquette, Eruca vesicaria subspecies sativa, Eruca sativa, Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa

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Arugula — Photo: Stefan.lefnaer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeannual

“Eruca sativa is an annual plant” — Eruca sativa - Wikipedia

Days to germination35 days

“35 days from sowing to the first harvest” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Days to maturity21 days

“roughly 21 days after that” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Germination temperature50–70 °F

“Ideal soil temperature ranges from 50° to 70° F” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

WaterKeep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Arugula has shallow roots, so frequent, light watering is best. Avoid soaking the leaves to prevent mildew and other fungal issues

“Watering Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

Spacing6 in

“Plant Spacing 6"” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

Ready whenpick young leaves before it bolts. Heat makes the leaves sharp and bitter.

“pick young leaves before it bolts” — Growing Arugula: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

IndoorsA suitable option for small spaces, where natural light and airflow can support its growth indoors. A south-facing window is preferable.

“A suitable option for small spaces” — Grow Guide to Arugula – Seedboy

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Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
Wikipedia: Arugula
Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian