Diplotaxis tenuifolia. 40 days. Open-pollinated.
Roquette Arugula is an annual herb in the mustard family originally native to the Mediterranean where the ancient Romans once used it not only as a salad green, but as an ingredient in aphrodisiac potions!
Plant grows to around 6 to 12 inches in height and has highly serrated leaves that have a peppery, mustard-like flavor.
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as iron.
Roquette Arugula
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Sandy, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing:
3 to 6 inches in rows
Germination Temp:
65°F to 85°F
Germination Time:
7 to 10 days
Maturation:
40 days
Growing Tips
Direct sow in early spring once the danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 6 inches apart in rows that are 10 inches apart in a location that received full sun. Germination should occur within 7 to 10 days.
