Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 3 - 10 Inches
Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
Growing Zones 8 - 10

Arugula is a fast-growing green with a spicy, peppery taste that adds a distinctive flavor to salads or a sandwich. The narrow leaves have a central midrib and wavy edges. The leaves can be harvested at any time between July and October. This plant continually pushes out new growth for the entire growing season.

Arugula Plant Care

Arugula is a cool-weather plant, meaning it does best in the spring or the fall when the temperatures are cooler. The high heat of summer is too warm for the delicate foliage. Plant Arugula in full sunlight in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Let the soil dry out before watering, water the soil around the plant, and leave the foliage dry when possible.

Growing Arugula Plant

Harvest Arugula leaves when the plant is about 6 inches tall or after about three weeks. Grow this plant in full sun and space plants about 12 inches apart. Start to grow Arugula when the temperature is still chilly, but after there is no longer a threat of frost.

Arugula has an upright growth habit and a shallow root system, making it an excellent container plant. Select a container about 10 inches wide with a drainage hole. Arugula is an annual, so repotting is unnecessary.

Watering Arugula Plant

Wait until the soil dries out before watering Arugula. Saturate the soil when watering to give the roots a deep drink.

Feeding Arugula Plant

Arugula is a fast-growing plant that will continue to grow throughout the summer. Fertilizing the plant helps it continue to push out new growth as you harvest established leaves. Feed Arugula every two weeks, using a balanced fertilizer.

Arugula Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 3 - 10 Inches

Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches

Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches

Habit: N/A

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Herbaceous

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: N/A

Watering: N/A

Resists: N/A

Tolerates: N/A

Attracts: N/A

Container Role:

Uses: N/A

Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance

Brand: Goodness Grows

Common Name: Arugula Plant

Other Name(s):

Scientific Name: SIMPLY SALAD 'Arugula'

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Arugula Plant

Arugula Plant Care