High Quality Arugula Seeds

Growing Arugula at Home — Nutritious and Fast-Growing

1 - About the Plant

Arugula is a leafy vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals, known for its peppery taste and many health benefits. It is easy to grow in home gardens or pots, grows quickly and provides a continuous crop.

2 - Step-by-Step Growing Guide

Preparing the Soil

• Arugula prefers light loamy or sandy soil with good drainage.
• Prepare the soil by cultivating it 20-30 cm deep and adding organic manure to improve fertility.
• A soil pH of 6.0–7.0 is preferred for healthy growth.

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds directly into the soil at a depth of 0.5 cm.
• Leave 5-10 cm between plants for good growth.
• Choose a sunny or partly shaded position.

Plant Care

• Watering: Water frequently to keep the soil moist without waterlogging.
• Feeding: NPK 10-10-10 fertiliser can be applied 3 weeks after sowing to promote growth.
• Weeding: Remove weeds by hand to keep plants healthy.
• Mulching: Mulch can help retain soil moisture.

Harvesting

• Arugula can be harvested 20-30 days after sowing.
• Pick the outer leaves first, leaving the inner leaves to continue growing.
• Harvest regularly to encourage the production of new leaves.

3 - Managing Pests and Common Problems

• Aphids: Can be controlled with pesticides available from Hedera Garden Store, such as PRIZE or Symbaz.
• Powdery mildew: Treat with Mycotan fungicide.
• Whiteflies: Control with yellow sticky traps or by spraying PRIZE.

4 - More Tips for Growing Arugula

• Grow arugula during the cooler seasons, between September and April.
• Sow every two weeks to maintain a supply of fresh arugula leaves for longer.
• Arugula can be grown in partial shade in summer to protect it from excessive heat.
• Regular leaf trimming encourages new leaves and extends the harvest period.

Summary

Arugula is a nutritious, easy-to-grow leafy vegetable. With good watering, feeding and pest management, it produces fresh, high quality leaves throughout the season.