Arugula

100 Seeds

🌿 Arugula

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best grown during the cool season in the Gulf:
  • October to March

Soil Preparation

• Use light, fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.0–7.0

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly into garden beds, raised beds, containers, or hydroponic systems.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.5–1 cm deep
• Space plants:
  • 10–15 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 20–30 cm apart

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 15–24°C
• Requires:
  • Full sun during winter
  • Partial shade during warmer periods

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist during growth.
• Avoid letting the soil dry completely.
• Regular watering helps maintain tender, mild-flavored leaves.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate quickly in:
  • 3–7 days

Harvest

• Baby leaves can be harvested in:
  • 20–30 days
• Mature leaves are ready in:
  • 35–50 days
• Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Excellent leafy green for Gulf winter gardens.
• Heat above 30°C may cause bolting and stronger bitter flavor.
• Succession sowing every 2–3 weeks ensures continuous harvest.
• Suitable for pots, raised beds, balcony gardens, and hydroponics.