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Arugula

Lettuce

Eruca sativa

Overview
Arugula is a fast-growing leafy green with slender, deeply lobed leaves that mature in just 10-15 days. This heirloom variety thrives in cool seasons and prefers full sun to partial shade. The distinctive peppery, nutty flavor with a slight bitterness and pungent kick makes it ideal for fresh salads, garnishes, and cooked dishes. Arugula's rapid maturity and ease of cultivation—combined with its bold, complex taste—distinguish it from milder lettuce varieties. It tolerates cool weather well and can be succession-planted for continuous harvests throughout the growing season.
Planting
Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in early spring or fall. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks. Self-seeds readily.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 5-7.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, caterpillars. Common diseases: Downy mildew, white rust (rarely problematic).