Arugula, Rocket (Organic, Heirloom) Botanical Interests Seeds
Botanical Name: Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Days to Maturity: 30“45 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, Europe; exact native range obscure
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 12³“24³ tall at maturity
Variety Information: 2³“6³ soft, green leaves are deeply pinnately lobed, shaped much like an elongated oak leaf, with hints of red in the veins. Flavor can be described as rich and peppery. Edible flowers are creamy white with purple veins.
Attributes: Good for Containers
Organic Heirloom #3041 “ 1 gram (~400 seeds)
Botanical Interests Arugula/Rocket Seeds
Eruca sativa Item #3041 30-45 days. Arugula's flavor has been described as peppery, mustardy, hot with a hint of nut flavor, tart, and spicy. It adds such an exciting, interesting flavor and texture to salads. Most often eaten raw in salads but also steamed or added raw to many other dishes such as pizza! Also a good container variety. This packet sows five 10-foot rows or ten successive sowings of 5-foot rows.
