Astro Arugula (Organic 32 Days)
Quick growth for clipping smooth leaf baby greens in 3 weeks, with a slightly mild flavor than other varieties, then maturing into a strapped leaf with deep lobes for bunching. Astro Arugula is slower bolting and has a strong ability to grow in colder temperatures for year-round harvest.
PLANTING
Eruca sativa
Germination: 3-7 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-70ºF
Seed Sowing Depth: ¼ inch deep
Sowing Outdoors: Early spring through late summer and fall. Sow heavy seeded rows, 40-50 seeds per foot. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.
How much does a packet plant: 10-12 foot single row
Harvest: Start cutting leaves at 2-4".
Tips: Plant Astro Arugula in fertile, well-drained soil. Amend soil with compost, well-rotted manure, and/or organic granular fertilizer before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Use row cover to control flea beetles. When arugula bolts the flowers are edible and attract pollinators.