arugula

Garden uses

Notes

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) is a vegetable for food gardens, naturalized areas, and annual beds. It is typically grown as an annual. It shrugs off cool spells and light frost, though a hard freeze will damage it. This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches wide, so give it some room.

Pairs well with Cilantro, Siberian kale, and Pesto Perpetuo basil.

Native range

Europe.