Eruca Species, Arugula, Garden Rocket, Rocket Salad, Roquette

Erucavesicaria subsp. sativa

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Eruca (er-ROO-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Delta, Alaska

Delta Junction, Alaska

Dot Lake, Alaska

Dot Lake Village, Alaska

Dry Creek, Alaska

Paxson, Alaska

Seward, Alaska

Berkeley, California

Long Beach, California

Dunnellon, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Valdosta, Georgia

Silver Spring, Maryland

Burlington, Massachusetts

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Columbus, Ohio

Vinton, Ohio

Molalla, Oregon

Deer Park, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Charlottesville, Virginia

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Bremerton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
4
neutrals
1
negative
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(Zone 1) | March 2013 | positive

This species of Eruca is native to the mediterranean.
It has creamy-white flowers with purple veins, a legume-like pod with severa...Read More

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Richmond, VA | May 2012 | negative

I enjoyed Arugula up until a week or so after it bolted.
Picking the larger leaves and eating them as usual in a lettuce salad I e...Read More

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Silver Spring, MD (Zone 7a) | September 2011 | positive

In my old balcony garden of blazing western sun and neglectful watering, arugula was literally the sole survivor.

In my ne...Read More

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Windsor, ON (Zone 6b) | June 2010 | positive

It's easy to grow and delicious. However, it bolts quickly.

In mid or late spring in full sun the plants bolt as soon a...Read More

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| May 2010 | positive

I live in Ensenada Baja California and i bought a small plant at a organic food festival in San Diego California, I planted it in my smal...Read More

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | positive

Seedling resemble other members of the brassica family with "butt like" leaves..... two round leaves with indents on each outer side......Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2004 | neutral

A peppery flavored green used to pick green salads. Mature leaves can be added to other cooked greens to add zest.

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| April 2004 | positive

Grows like "a weed" in Fort Worth, Texas. Lasts through winter and reseeds itself if you let it go. Now if I can just find enough rec...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | October 2003 | positive

Arugula has become a favorite among my gardening friends here in Alaska. The nutty taste is always a big hit. Quite good when used in the...Read More

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Bremerton, WA (Zone 8b) | June 2003 | neutral

Fabulous greens to add spice to salads, soups and stews. It is used in many dishes in Southern Italy. Fantastic on sausage and arugala...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Arugula is very popular in mesclun mixes. Seeds quickly sprout and grow.

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(Zone 8a) | August 2001 | neutral

This is one of the most popular 'new' greens. Descriptions such as 'hot with a hint of nut' and 'spicy' are used to describe the unique f...Read More

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