arugula seeds from plant Rocket Arugula

arugula seeds from plant Rocket ArugulaAlso known as roquette or rocket, arugula is a cool season green celebrated for its bold, peppery flavora modern day staple in gourmet salad mixes. Rocket arugula is quick to grow, producing tender baby leaves in as little as two weeks and full sized, deeply lobed dark green leaves in about 30 days. This cold tolerant variety thrives in both spring and fall, and harvests can be extended into late fall and even early winter with the use of cold frames.

Also known as roquette or rocket, arugula is a cool-season green celebrated for its bold, peppery flavor—a modern-day staple in gourmet salad mixes. Rocket arugula is quick to grow, producing tender baby leaves in as little as two weeks and full-sized, deeply lobed dark green leaves in about 30 days.

This cold-tolerant variety thrives in both spring and fall, and harvests can be extended into late fall and even early winter with the use of cold frames. Its compact size and shallow root system make it an ideal candidate for container gardens and small spaces. Growing arugula from seed is simple and rewarding, even for beginners, with sprouts appearing in just a few days and harvests ready in just two weeks.

Beyond the leaves, nearly every part of the plant is edible. The seed pods offer a crisp, peppery crunch, while the seeds themselves—known as Gargeer in Persian and Indian cuisine—are traditionally used in flavorful dishes across both regions. Harvest begins approximately 14 days after sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.