Arugula Runway 8211 Renee8217s Garden

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Eruca sativa Salad Herbs Heirloom Annual Frost Hardy Spring/Summer/Fall harvest Pollinator Friendly Container Friendly This outstanding arugula selection if distinguished by very attractive, deeply lobbed, oakleaf-shaped leaves. In our garden trials, Runway tastes deliciously tangy byt is slightly less pungent than regular arugula. Peppery, sharp-flavored arugula(a.k.a. rocket or roquette), provides a wonderful punch of piquant flavor to any green salad or a scrumptious contrast tossed with fresh sliced fruit or served under meat, chicken or fish just hot off the barbecue. Seed Count: Approx. 1400 / Weight: 2 grams Cold Winters Mild Winters Sun/Shade Space Seeds Days To Germinate Days To Maturity March May Sept. May Full sun orpartial-day shade 1 inch apart1/4 inch deep 7 14 days Approx. 40 EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS In early spring, sow arugula seeds directly into well-worked garden soil, cover inch deep and firm soil over seeds. Keep seed bed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Make new sowings every 2 weeks until early summer to have a constant supply of fresh leaves. Begin harvesting young leaves in 3 to 4 weeks. In hot summer areas, wait to sow again in late summer for fall use, as extreme heat makes leaves very pungent. THIN OR TRANSPLANT Arugula grows so quickly we recommend sowing in place rather than transplanting. Thin seedlings 2 to 3 inches apart when plants are large enough to handle. GROWING NOTES Begin harvesting by thinning little seedlings to use in salads when they are several inches tall. Then, either pick individual leaves when 3-4 inches long, or snip leaves about 1 inch above the crown and let plants regrow for more harvests.