Eruca versicaria subsp. sativa
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Tried and True Recommended by 1 Professional
Common Name: arugula
Type: Annual
Family: Brassicaceae
Zone: 2 to 11
Native Range: Europe
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: Flowers not showy
Bloom Color: 
Bloom Description: 
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Medium
Uses: Vegetable, Suitable as Annual, Will Naturalize

Culture

Start from seed in winter or spring. Best if grown swiftly in cool weather with plenty of water and nutrients, protected by floating row covers to protect from elements and flea beetles. Plant radishes after harvest.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Edible salad green noted for sharp nutty flavor. Leaves are at their best when harvested young and small, before flower stem rises from center of plant. However, flowers can also be used to garnish salads. Will self sow for continual harvest.

Problems

Flea beetles can be a problem. Leaves get bitter if allowed to get large.

Garden Uses

Salads and in sandwiches like lettuce.

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