Arugula-Astro
Arugula-Astro
Arugula-Astro

Arugula-Astro

Brand: Whitwam Organics
Item Number: 3189-01

Regular price $5.20 On Sale

Estimated Arrival: Between May 31 and Jun 05. * ETA for USA only

Astro Arugula

Eruca sativa

A slightly milder, nutty, peppery flavored arugula. Can be harvested young for round smaller, more tender leaves, or later for larger, deeply-lobed greens. The flowers are edible, and make a sweet spicy addition to salads or on top of any dish. This hearty plant is tolerant of both hot and cold weather conditions. It is extremely nutritious. Contains, fiber, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and essential minerals which help detoxify the body. Arugula also contains B vitamins, and is very high in Folate.  Not sure what to do with it? Here's a great recipe for arugula pesto!

Days to germination 3-7 days
Days to maturity 21 baby / 38 full size
Life cycle annual
Plant time September through March
Spacing 3-4 in.
Sun full sun; part shade in spring
Soil temperature 40-60 F
Optimum soil P.H 6 - 7
Height 8"-10"

Astro Arugula

Eruca sativa

A slightly milder, nutty, peppery flavored arugula. Can be harvested young for round smaller, more tender leaves, or later for larger, deeply-lobed greens. The flowers are edible, and make a sweet spicy addition to salads or on top of any dish. This hearty plant is tolerant of both hot and cold weather conditions. It is extremely nutritious. Contains, fiber, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and essential minerals which help detoxify the body. Arugula also contains B vitamins, and is very high in Folate.  Not sure what to do with it? Here's a great recipe for arugula pesto!

Days to germination 3-7 days
Days to maturity 21 baby / 38 full size
Life cycle annual
Plant time September through March
Spacing 3-4 in.
Sun full sun; part shade in spring
Soil temperature 40-60 F
Optimum soil P.H 6 - 7
Height 8"-10"