{"product_id":"arugula-rocket","title":"Arugula Rocket","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-subtitle\"\u003eOpen-Pollinated · 40–45 days from direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-pill\"\u003ecool-season · timing varies by zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-grows-label\"\u003eGrows well in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eRaised Bed ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eIn-Ground ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eContainer\/Pot ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eGrow Bag ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArugula Rocket is the green that shows up quickly and makes everything it touches taste better. It's peppery, a little nutty, and just bitter enough to keep things interesting. It can go from seed to your salad bowl in about 40 days, and if you keep harvesting it, it keeps producing. It's one of the easiest and most rewarding things a beginner gardener can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery, a little nutty, and slightly bitter in a way that's more interesting than harsh. Young leaves are milder and more delicate. The older and bigger the leaf, the sharper the bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 24px;\" class=\"sc-icon-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eFull sun in cool weather. Partial shade in warm climates helps slow bolting and keeps the flavor from going too sharp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist. Drought stress makes leaves bitter fast and speeds up bolting. Don't let it dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSowing Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e¼ inch. Barely cover with soil. Arugula germinates best when planted shallowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e1 inch, thinning to 4–6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e4–6 inches. Eat the thinnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e40–45 days from direct seeding. Baby leaves ready in 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e❄️ Cool Climates · Zones 3–6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003eFor spring, direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked, even 2–4 weeks before your last frost when daytime temperatures are consistently in the 40s to 50s°F. Arugula handles frost without trouble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fall, direct sow 6–8 weeks before your first fall frost or once daytime temperatures begin dropping below about 75°F, and keep going until about a month before hard freeze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuccession sow every 2 weeks in both seasons for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e☀️ Warm Climates · Zones 7–11\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 7–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow in early spring while temperatures are still cool and again in late summer once the heat breaks. Arugula bolts fast in heat and the leaves turn aggressively bitter, so don't push it into summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFall through winter is your best season. Direct sow once the heat breaks and keep succession sowing through the cooler months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Friend Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eIt's one of the fastest grow babies you'll ever plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eBaby arugula is ready in 2–3 weeks. No, that's not a typo. If you're new to gardening and need a quick win, this is your grow babe. Sow a small row today and you'll be eating it before it gives you time to forget about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eSuccession sow and harvest often\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eArugula is cut-and-come-again, meaning it regrows 2–3 times after you harvest it if you take outer leaves and leave the center intact. But even with that, each planting has a lifespan before it bolts or gets too sharp. Sow a small row every 2 weeks through spring and again in late summer so you always have plants at different stages coming in behind each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eHarvest young for the best flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eThe smaller the leaf, the milder and more pleasant the flavor. Once leaves get large and the plant starts to bolt, the peppery bite gets aggressive. Stay ahead of it by harvesting outer leaves regularly starting at 2–3 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eFlea beetles will find it. Row cover is your best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eArugula is a flea beetle magnet. Those tiny holes in the leaves are their calling card. Put row cover on at planting and leave it until you're ready to harvest. It's the easiest and most effective solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eIt grows great in containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eA container at least 6 inches deep works fine. Great for a balcony, porch, or keeping it close to the kitchen. Succession sow right in the container every 2 weeks for a steady supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-companions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-companion-label\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eLettuce\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eMarigold\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eTomato\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003ePeas\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eRadish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; What to Do With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it's ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby leaves are ready at 2–3 inches, about 2–3 weeks in. Full-size leaves are ready at 40–45 days when they're 4–6 inches long. Don't wait too long. Once the plant starts to bolt and the center stem pushes up, the leaves turn sharp and bitter fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can cut the leaves or the entire plant about an inch above the soil for the best chance of regrowth. Cut outer leaves at the base of the stem, leaving the center intact. Don't pull the whole plant unless you're done with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne planting usually gives you 2–3 harvests before it bolts and runs its course. Succession sowing is the secret to having arugula all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrap unwashed in a damp paper towel and refrigerate. Keeps 7–10 days. Arugula wilts faster than most greens once cut so use it quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Arugula loses its texture and peppery flavor completely when frozen. Not worth it for fresh use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eDehydrating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not practical or useful for arugula.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003ePressure canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not safe or appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eWater bath canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not a canning crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003ePickling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Doesn't hold up. Not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eRoot cellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Doesn't apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's best raw. Toss it in a salad, pile it on pizza, layer it on a sandwich, or toss it into warm pasta. The peppery bite is the whole reason you grew it. Cooking softens the bite, but it's delicious either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Storage \u0026amp; Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sc-seed-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArugula Rocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~300 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring unused seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep somewhere cool, dark, and dry. Viable up to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arugula is insect-pollinated and will cross with other arugula varieties nearby. Isolate by at least half a mile for reliable purity, or grow only one variety at a time. Let a few plants bolt and flower. Once the seed pods are dry and papery on the plant, cut the stalks, bring them inside to finish drying, then crush the pods by hand to release the seeds. Store in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Chaotic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43810690957390,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/3630\/6254\/files\/10.png?v=1786476268","url":"https:\/\/sowchaotic.com\/products\/arugula-rocket","provider":"Sow Chaotic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}