Product Details
Ice-Bred Arugula (Eruca sativa)
Heritage: Maryland, USA
Result of a European heirloom varieties cross by Brett Grohsgal of Even Star Organic Farm in the late 1980’s.
Large, juicy, ridged leaves are dark green and tasty! This variety boasts a strong, complex flavour profile with a bite, but not bitter. It can become quite addictive! Mid-ribs are firm and tasty, developing a hint of mauve when the frost sets-in. Amazingly durable in cold weather, some say that plants recover the next Spring after a Winter freeze! Best picked when young and tender, but can hold really well with heat. Best eaten raw, on top of, well, everything! Or very lightly sautéed with fresh garlic and olive oil. Durable in a dry season, grows well in most soil types. Matures in 40-50 days. (600 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Awesome Arugula! Direct sow outdoors once the ground has thawed by evenly distributing seed on top of the soil, or by creating small indentations for rows. Cover with a light sprinkle of soil, or compost, no more than ¼” (5mm) deep. Gently tamp-down. Lightly water to help the tiny seeds settle. You can either let the young plants grow as sprinkled, or thin them to 4” (10cm) apart in rows. If you want a continuous supply, re-plant every 2-3 weeks. Leaves should be harvested and eaten quite young from the outside of the plant first, leaving the interior to continue producing. For the best tasting Arugula, plant early in the spring. Hot summer days can cause the leaves to become extremely spicy, even bitter. The most suitable companion plants for Arugula are; Dill, Mint, Coriander, Beans, Carrots. Arugula usually germinates within 5-7 days (55-80ºF/13-27ºC).
