How do you propagate arugula?

Arugula can be easily sown from seed and you can begin planting as soon as the soil thaws in spring. Find a spot in full sun or partial shade, and sow seeds 1/4-inch-deep in rows 10 inches apart, leaving about an inch between each. If you prefer, you can also broadcast seeds and thin later to 3 or 4 inches apart.

Can you grow arugula from a leaf?

The leaves are deeply lobed and reach around 3 to 6 inches long. They grow in rosettes. As a cold-season vegetable, arugula can be planted in the early spring or late summer….How to Grow Arugula.

Common Name	Arugula, rocket, garden rocket
Bloom Time	Seasonal
Hardiness Zones	2–11 (USDA)
Native Area	Mediterranean

Will arugula regrow after cutting?

Arugula will grow back once cut, so don’t pull the stems. Remember, arugula bolts (goes to flower) quickly in the heat. If this happens, strip the stem of its leaves and use both the leaves and flowers in your salads.

Can I replant arugula?

You can plant arugula from seed or transplants. If you prefer to grow from transplants, either buy transplants from the Garden Center or start seeds indoors in early spring. Plants take about 4 weeks to reach transplant size.

How do you germinate arugula seeds?

Cover the seeds with a 1/4-inch-thick layer of moist compost. Position the pots on a bright, sunny windowsill with western, eastern or southern exposure and good air flow. Keep the compost barely moist while the seeds germinate, which will take roughly two weeks for Italian arugula and 10 days for common arugula.

Can you eat arugula after it bolts?

You can still eat arugula leaves after the plants have bolted, but be prepared for a lot of spice and bitterness! Another alternative is to harvest and eat the flowers, which are also edible and have their own unique peppery flavor. Some people actually prefer arugula flowers to arugula greens, so give them a try.

Can arugula be harvested multiple times?

How Many Times Can You Harvest Arugula? Arugula is a fast-growing crop that continues to grow until the weather gets too warm or too cold. By only harvesting ⅓ of the plant at a time and waiting about a week in between harvests, you can ensure the plant stays healthy and continues to produce.

Can you start arugula indoors?

Arugula (Eruca sativa) is a leafy-green annual commonly grown as a salad green. Although it’s easily grown throughout the United States as a cool-season crop in outdoor gardens, it also can be grown indoors year round for harvest as a leafy green or as microgreens.

Does arugula regrow after cutting?

Arugula will grow back once cut, so don’t pull the stems. If this happens, strip the stem of its leaves and use both the leaves and flowers in your salads.