• Arugula Rocket leaves piled together ready for preparation on a neutral background.
  • A cluster of arugula rocket freshly harvested on a wooden background.
  • Arugula rocket leaves with dew drops growing from the ground.
  • A bowl of salad using arugula rocket leaves.
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Arugula Seeds - Rocket

Most popular variety gives a peppery kick to your sandwich or salad

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Eruca sativa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 28-40 days
  • Microgreen 10-14 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 to 12 inches

COLOR

  • Green

Rocket Arugula is by far the most popular Arugula variety and typically the one found in your local supermarket or favorite restaurant. "Rocket" is a very attractive lush green arugula with serrated leaves. A fabulously peppery addition to salads and sandwiches. Plant Rocket Arugula seeds in either spring or autumn.

  • Mildly spiced salad green
  • Grows well in both the Spring, or Fall Season
  • Adaptable to full sun or partial shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 4 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 720
1 Ounce 17,000
1/4 Pound 68,000
1 Pound 272,000

Planting Guide

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Arugula Seeds - Rocket

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Arugula Seeds - Rocket FAQs

What type of seed is Rocket Arugula?

Rocket Arugula is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Rocket Arugula get?

Rocket Arugula grows to 6 to 12 inch leaves.

What is the flavor profile of Rocket Arugula?

Rocket Arugula has a flavor profile described as mildly spicy, nutty, and peppery.

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