Arugula Pests and Diseasesįlea beetles attack young members of the cabbage family, and arugula is no exception. Keeping the soil evenly most will help prevent bolting.Īrugula might benefit from a little shade during the heat of summer. Spring sowings are the most tender once arugula bolts it’s too bitter to eat.
Partial shade will help keep summer plantings from bolting (going to seed). However you plant them make sure you thin the seedlings so they stand six inches apart.īy making successive sowings every two to three weeks until a month before the fall frost date you can have a continuous supply of arugula all summer. You can sow seeds one-quarter inch deep and one inch apart in rows or you can broadcast arugula by itself or mixed with other greens.Īrugula is also good for intercropping between longer season plants. Well-drained soil rich in organic matter is ideal, but arugula will tolerate a range of soil conditions. You can direct seed arugula in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked and continue sowing until mid-August. Garden varieties include Astro, which has a mild taste, and Rocket, which is more peppery. Wild arugula has smaller leaves and a sharper taste. Arugula is rich in vitamin C and potassium. It’s a popular addition to mesclun mixes its musky, peppery taste adds interest to salads and soups. The fast-growing cool season green called arugula or rocquette is a favorite among gourmet chefs and home gardeners.
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