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  • Arugula wild rocket leaves with dew drops growing from the ground.
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Arugula Seeds - Wild Rocket

Spicier than other arugulas, with a nice nutty finish

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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

Diplotaxis tenuifolia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 28-40 days
  • Microgreen 10-14 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 8 inches

COLOR

  • Green

This is the "Wild" version of the popular Rocket Arugula. More pungent taste, with a nutty flavor, this wild arugula rocket is delicious in salads and pesto. So tasty it barely needs anything else. As a perennial plant, it can be sown outdoors all year round in milder climates or given some protection in colder areas. Growing around 8 in tall it can also be grown in containers.

  • • Spicier and nutty salad green
  • • Grows well all year and self seeds itself
  • • 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 4,630
1 Ounce 109,380

Planting Guide

View our Arugula Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Arugula Seeds - Wild Rocket FAQs

    How big will Wild Rocket Arugula get?

    Wild Rocket Arugula grows to 8 inch leaves.

    What is the flavor profile of Wild Rocket Arugula?

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

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