Astro Arugula II

I started with seeds of Astro Arugula II (Greens, Arugula/Roquette) from Johnny's Selected Seeds. This particular seed packet was tested for germ in March 2009 at 90%. Arugula is a vitamin-rich green with a tangy and peppery (or mustard-like) flavor that is wonderful in winter salads and cooked dishes. (right) My Arugula on Day 15, July 2, 2009. Sprouts are about 1" tall with small leaves on top. (bottom right) My Arugula on August 21, 2009.

Growing Tips: Arugula can be grown in full sun or partial shade in early spring and mid-summer and is well adapted to growing in cool greenhouses. Plant in well-drained garden soil. To slow bolting by keeping the soil evenly moist and providing some shade for warm-season plantings (this is traditional a cool-weather plant).

Seeding: Sow from early spring through mid-summer. Sow thinly, covering seeds 1/4" in rows about 18" apart. Thin to about 8" - 12" apart.

Harvesting: Arugula matures in 60 days, begin harvest at about 30 - 40 days after sowing. Arugula should be harvested before flowering however, they flowers are edible.