ArugulaCommon Name: Arugula Scientific Name: Eruca sativa USDA Hardiness Zones: Not applicable (annual) Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 495,000 (225,000) Sun: full sun, but partial sun is tolerable Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination Soil: sow at 1/8 inch in loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil Temperature: 5 to 13 degrees Celsius ( 40 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 1 inch spacing, thining to 6 to 9 inches in rows 12 inches apart Germination Time: 2 to 3 weeks Arugula is a leafy green used for salads. It grows best in cooler climates and germinates at temperatures which make it ideal for an early spring or autumn garden. Regular watering is recommended as arugula has a shallow root base. Harvest arugula when the leaves are still smooth. The underside of the leaves will eventually become fuzzy at which point the leaves are tougher and have a stronger taste.
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