ARUGULA
Best quick-growing green for impatient container and windowsill gardeners.
Savor the vibrant flavors of Europe with this fast-growing Arugula variety, perfect for your home garden. It matures in just 30 days, offering serrated, bright green leaves with a mild, peppery taste. Ideal for cool-season cultivation, these greens are a nutritious addition to salads, soups, or lightly steamed dishes. Enjoy a continuous harvest by sowing seeds every few weeks. This variety is conveniently available in biodegradable seed disks, making planting simple and efficient for windowsills or patio containers.
$15.95
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4.7
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Category Rank
78
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#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Soil Temp for Germination
5070
/ –°F
Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners seeking quick results
- Gourmet cooks craving bold, peppery greens
- Budget-conscious growers maximizing seasonal harvests
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with early summer heat
- Beginners discouraged by common garden pests
- Busy growers wanting a low-maintenance garden
Performance breakdown
Growth Velocity
Thirty-day maturity cycle sets the standard for rapid home harvests.
Planting Convenience
Biodegradable seed disks eliminate the guesswork of precise spacing.
Flavor Profile
Balanced peppery notes offer a sophisticated upgrade to standard salad greens.
Versatility
Thrives equally well in patio containers or traditional garden beds.
Maintenance Ease
Minimal fertilizer requirements make this an ideal low-effort crop.
Seasonal Adaptability
Best suited for cool-season windows, requiring shade during peak summer heat.
Key Specs
Soil Temp for Germination
50–70°F
Seed Depth
¼–½"
Seed Spacing
1–2"
Days to Emergence
2–15
Thin Plants to
6–12"
Row Spacing
16–18"
Fertilizer Needs
Low
Features
- Matures quickly in 30 days
- Mild peppery pungency
- Serrated, bright green leaf shape
- Recommended for cool-season growing
- Fastest variety of its type to mature
- Biodegradable seed disk format available
- Excellent source of vitamins and minerals
- Easy to incorporate into various dishes
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the ARUGULA seeds for their superior quality and exceptional flavor. The standout feature is the outstanding germination rate, which ensures quick and reliable crop establishment. Gardeners value the rapid growth cycle supporting multiple harvests. The flavor profile is frequently described as intensely peppery and spicy, perfectly capturing the characteristic arugula bite whether harvested young or mature. Reviewers note the seed stock contributes to plant resilience and good resistance to premature bolting compared to other types. Overall, users feel these seeds offer excellent value, delivering high yields and reliable, flavorful results, making them a highly recommended choice for all skill levels.
Know before you buy
The seed disks are pre-spaced, allowing you to simply place them on top of your soil and cover lightly. They eliminate the need for manual spacing and are especially convenient for container gardening or small windowsill pots.
Arugula is a cool-season crop and performs best when temperatures are between 50–70°F. Growing it in high heat often causes the plant to bolt, or go to seed, which can make the leaves taste overly bitter.
Because this variety matures in just 30 days, you can practice succession planting by sowing a new batch of seeds every two to three weeks. This ensures you always have fresh, young leaves ready for harvest.
No, this variety has low fertilizer needs. Over-fertilizing can actually lead to excessive leaf growth at the expense of flavor, so a light application of compost or organic fertilizer is usually sufficient.
If you are planting seeds directly, space them 1–2 inches apart. Once the seedlings are established, you should thin them to 6–12 inches apart to provide enough airflow and room for the leaves to reach their full size.
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