Description
| Seeds | 1 gram (650 seeds) $2.75, 3 grams (1,950 seeds) $5.95 |
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Wild Arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)
Heritage: Historically of European origin, it is now a well naturalized perennial throughout Southern Canada.
This interesting little green can reach maturity more slowly than the cultivated variety, but is well worth the wait. Delicate, finely cut, dark green leaves are deeply indented. Tender with a pronounced spicy freshness. It has a really robust flavour, so if you are not a fan of Arugula to start with, this is not for you! Dainty yellow flowers follow the green foliage if left to grow. They are also attractive either as a garnish, or as a spicy addition to an edible flower salad. A lovely naturalized variety that is easy to grow. Matures in 55-60 days. (650 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).
