Perennial Arugula Eruca vesicaria
Perennial Arugula Eruca vesicaria
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FAMILY
Brassicaceae (Brassica family)
FAMILY
Brassicaceae (Brassica family)
DIFFICULTY GROWING FROM SEED
DIFFICULTY GROWING FROM SEED
Easy
Direct sowing in garden or container
Can be direct-seeded 1 to 2 weeks before last frost date. Seeds germinate in soil temps as low as 40 F. Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist. Germination occurs within 7 days
TYPE
Leaf vegetable
TYPE
Leaf vegetable
DIFFICULTY HARVESTING
DIFFICULTY HARVESTING
Easy
Ready to harvest 2 to 3 weeks after flowering. Twist seed pods off and gently crush with hands to obtain seeds. Store in cool, dry conditions
GROWING LOCATION
GROWING LOCATION
🌅 Outdoors
Preferred conditions
🏠 Indoors
Great for small gardens or balconies
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
☀️ Full Sun
🌤️ Partial
CLIMATE CONDITIONS
CLIMATE CONDITIONS
Temps: 🌡️ Ideal conditions between 45 to 65 F. Tolerates some frost but not high heat
Hardiness Zones: 🗺️ 2 to 11 (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Michigan)
Humidity: 🌫️Grows well in arid climates if water conditions are met
SOIL CONDITIONS
SOIL CONDITIONS
Water Conditions: 💧 Water as soon as the top inch of soil feels dry. Not enough water can lead to bolting
pH: 🧪 Acidic to neutral
Soil conditions: 🌱 Tolerates a range but prefers nutrient-rich and well-draining loamy conditions
BLOOM TIME
BLOOM TIME
Seasonal
ADDITIONAL NOTES
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Not prone to diseases, but powdery mildew can occur. Be sure to keep proper air flow
POLLINATORS / ANIMAL LIFE THIS PLANT MAY ATTRACT
Deer
Groundhogs
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