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Arugula (Rocket)

🥬 Vegetable
Hardiness Zones 2a to 9b
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📖 About This Plant

Peppery, nutty salad green beloved in Italian cuisine. One of the fastest vegetables to harvest — ready in just 30-40 days. The bite intensifies in hot weather. Pairs perfectly with lemon, parmesan, and olive oil.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full to Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Season
Early Spring / Fall
Harvest
30-40 days

🌱 Care Tips

Direct sow in cool weather. Succession plant every 2 weeks. Harvest outer leaves or cut whole plant 1 inch above soil for regrowth. Self-seeds readily. Shade extends season.

🤝 Companion Plants

These plants grow well alongside Arugula:

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