Cultivated arugula is a fast-growing green vegetable with dark green leaves that have a peppery and slightly hot taste. Highly prized for its freshness and intense aroma, it is easily grown in Quebec vegetable gardens during the spring and fall.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Direct sowing in open ground as soon as the soil is workable (May in zones 5-6) or successive sowings until the end of summer
Sowing technique : In rows or broadcast
Sowing depth : ~ 5 mm
Germination time : 5 to 10 days
Germination temperature : 10 to 20 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Cool season spring and autumn
Transplanting : Not necessary (direct sowing)
Plant spacing : ~ 10 to 15 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 25 to 30 cm
Hardiness zone : Annual plant adapted to cool climates
Light : Full sun to partial shade
Soil type : Loose, fertile and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil cool and evenly moist
Soil fertility : Soil enriched with organic matter is recommended
Pre-harvest time : Approximately 25 to 40 days after sowing
Watering : Regular, avoid water stress
Other features : Leaf-by-leaf harvesting possible; sow in succession for continuous production

4. Usage

Perfect in salads, mixed greens, sandwiches, or as a garnish. Cultivated arugula brings a vibrant flavor and lovely freshness to dishes.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Lettuce, spinach, peas
Nefarious plants : Cabbage