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Seed Germination Kit
Arugula Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEEruca vesicaria
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Arugula adds a peppery, gourmet bite to salads and pizza and grows quickly in cool weather.
GERMINATION5-7 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)
Temperature03
55-65F
Hardiness04
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Arugula care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa
- Common names
- Rocket, Roquette
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Eruca
- Species
- E. vesicaria
Start growing
Sow 1/4 inch deep in cool weather.
Growing with your kit
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Propagation
Direct sowing.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest in 20-40 days; bolts in high heat.
Growing conditions
Dry soil, open fields.
Weather & tolerances
Cold hardy; low heat tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Flea beetles. Use row covers.
Plant safety
Safe and highly nutritious.
Botanical features
Fast-growing annual, peppery lobed leaves, cream purple-veined flowers.
Varieties
‘Astro’, ‘Wild Rocket’.
Garden & everyday uses
Peppery salad green. oil-rich seeds
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean, Western Asia.
Conservation
Least concern.
Name origins
Latin ‘eruca’, meaning caterpillar, likely from seed pod shape.
History
Roman aphrodisiac; Italian staple.
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How do I grow Arugula from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Arugula seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Arugula seeds take to germinate?
Arugula seeds typically sprout in 5-7 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
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