Arugula

150 seeds

Ready in 40 days

Arugula thrives well in pots.

Planting companion: Asparagus, cabbage, sage

The spicy flavor of arugula is perfect for adding a delicious touch to your salad. It can be consumed after only 20 days (but is ready in 40 days), and its dark green leaves grow in loose bunches, tasting best when they reach about 3 inches long.

Sow your arugula seeds directly in the garden at a depth of 1/4 inch as soon as the soil is workable. To ensure a continuous harvest, plant every two weeks. Arugula salad tastes best when harvested in spring or fall; excessive heat can make the leaves bitter.

The leaves can start to be harvested when they reach a length of about 3 inches. Stored leaves should be consumed within 5 days as they quickly lose their freshness.