Nemesis Arugula F1 Hybrid
Best heat-tolerant green for gardeners seeking quick, flavorful harvests.
Add vibrant color and peppery flavor to your meals with Nemesis Arugula F1 Hybrid. This fast-growing variety matures in just 35 days, offering uniform, red-veined leaves perfect for salads, edible borders, or cascading container displays. It's heat tolerant, maintaining its bright taste even in warm weather. Nemesis is ideal for succession planting, ensuring a continuous harvest. Its edible flowers also attract beneficial pollinators to your garden, making it a beautiful and functional addition.
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Price vs Category Average
-74%
Below average
Days to Maturity
35
/ days
Who it's for
- Gardeners in warmer climates wanting a longer harvest season
- Market growers needing predictable and uniform crop yields
- Home cooks seeking a refined, balanced flavor profile
Who should skip it
- Seed savers hoping to propagate their own garden stock
- Budget-conscious gardeners planting on a large scale
- Busy gardeners unable to maintain a consistent watering schedule
Performance breakdown
Growth Velocity
Thirty-five day maturity makes this an exceptionally fast garden performer.
Heat Resilience
Maintains flavor profile even when summer temperatures begin to climb.
Visual Appeal
Striking red-veined leaves provide a sophisticated aesthetic for edible landscaping.
Succession Potential
Uniform growth patterns simplify the process of continuous seasonal harvesting.
Pollinator Attraction
Edible flowers serve as a functional magnet for beneficial garden insects.
Container Versatility
Compact habit makes it perfectly suited for small-space patio gardening.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
35 days
Botanical Name
Eruca sativa
Seed Sowing Depth
0.635 cm (1/4 inch)
Germination Time
3-7 days
Optimum Germination Temperature
60-70ºF
Pack Size
500 seeds
Is Organic
false
Variety Type
Hybrid
Features
- Striking red-veined foliage adds visual appeal
- Quick harvest in just 35 days
- Uniform leaves for consistent results
- Excellent for succession planting
- Retains bright, peppery arugula flavor
- Heat tolerant for extended harvest
- Attracts beneficial pollinators
- Edible flowers add culinary versatility
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Nemesis Arugula F1 Hybrid for its exceptional reliability and high quality yield. Gardeners frequently highlight the impressive germination rates, making it an incredibly easy variety to establish. The primary appeal centers on its slow bolting nature, which extends the harvest window significantly, even in warmer conditions. Reviewers confirm the flavor is robustly spicy without becoming overwhelmingly bitter. While the initial seed cost is slightly higher than standard varieties, consumers feel the extended productivity and dependable performance offer excellent overall value.
Know before you buy
Nemesis Arugula is a fast-growing variety that typically matures in 35 days. You can expect germination to occur within 3 to 7 days after sowing.
Yes, this hybrid is specifically bred for heat tolerance. It maintains its signature peppery flavor better than many standard arugula varieties when temperatures rise.
Absolutely. Its uniform growth habit and compact nature make it an excellent choice for container gardening, window boxes, or even as an edible border in your landscape.
Because Nemesis is ideal for succession planting, you should sow a new batch of seeds every two to three weeks. This practice ensures you have fresh leaves ready for harvest throughout the growing season.
Yes, the flowers are edible and offer a similar peppery flavor to the leaves. They also serve a functional purpose by attracting beneficial pollinators to your garden.
For the best germination results, sow the seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch (0.635 cm). Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain an environment between 60-70ºF.
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