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Bellezia Organic
$7.99 – $87.99
While technically this variety is a perennial, growers and home gardeners will probably prefer growing it as a fast maturing annual crop. Bellezia Organic arugula features highly upright growth for dense planting and easy harvesting.
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CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Diplotaxis tenuifolia. While technically this variety is a perennial, growers and home gardeners will probably prefer growing it as a fast maturing annual crop. Bellezia Organic arugula features highly upright growth for dense planting and easy harvesting. The leaves are darker green than most, with good looking serrated edges and mild flavour. This is the perfect arugula for raw salads or salad mixes, and it makes excellent micro-greens. It is suitable for container growing throughout the year, and features intermediate resistance to downy mildew. Matures in 51 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)-
- Upright growth
- Dark green leaves
- Certified organic
- Matures in 51 days
All About Bellezia Organic
Latin:
Eruca sativa (Wild Arugula is Diplotaxis tenuifolia — see below) Family: Brassicaceae
Difficulty:
Easy
We Recommend:
Astro (MS483). All arugula varieties are good, but Astro stands out. Grow this variety in cool weather, or try it as a micro-green at any time of year.
Season: Cool season. Arugula tends to bolt in hot weather.
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
Timing
Direct sow every 3 weeks from mid-March to April and again in September for a fall/winter crop. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 4-12°C (40-50°F).
Starting
Sow no more than 5mm (¼”) deep in well drained soil in full sun. Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6″) apart in rows 45-60cm (18-24″) apart. Overcrowded plants will bolt earlier. Seeds germinate in 4-8 days.
Days to Maturity
From direct sowing.
Growing
Ideal pH: 6.5-7.0. keep moist until germinated and then just keep the area weeded.
Harvest
Use as a cut & come again crop, harvesting with scissors. Baby leaves are mild and tender.
Seed Info
In optimum conditions at least 75% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100′ row: 1.2M seeds, per acre: 348M seeds.
Diseases & Pests
Flea beetles will cause numerous tiny holes in the leaves. If these appear, try planting a couple of weeks later next year, to avoid their laying cycle. Or plant under lightweight row cover.
How to Grow Wild Arugula
Wild arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia and D. erucoides) is a perennial plant that has the advantage of not bolting in hot weather. It has a very similar texture and flavour profile to conventional arugula, and can be used in similar applications: pizza topping, salad green, addition to salad mixes. Plus it can be harvested all summer long, after the other arugula has all gone to seed.
Timing
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost and transplant out in late spring.
Starting
Sow the tiny seeds barely covered with soil. Keep them warm and damp. Germination is slow, so be patient.
Days to Maturity
From transplant.
Growing
Wild arugula has a sprawling habit and feathery, deeply indented leaves. Space plants 10-15cm (4-6″) apart in rows 30cm (12″) apart. Remember that this perennial plant will re-emerge in spring. Keeping the plants cut will encourage new, more tender growth. Trim the young leaves with scissors as needed.
Seed Info
Usual seed life: 3 years.
How to Grow Arugula
Step 1: Timing
Direct sow every 3 weeks from mid-March to April and again in September for a fall/winter crop. Arugula is a productive, cool season, annual salad green that works best in spring and fall, and can be managed all winter under cloche protection where winters are mild. In hot weather, arugula tends to bolt and go to seed. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 4-12°C (40-50°F).
Step 2: Starting
Sow no more than 5mm (¼”) deep in well drained soil in full sun. Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6″) apart in rows 45-60cm (18-24″) apart. Overcrowded plants will bolt earlier. Seeds germinate in 4-8 days.
Step 3: Growing
Ideal pH: 6.5-7.0. In optimum conditions at least 75% of seeds will germinate. Keep moist until germinated and then just keep the area weeded.
Step 4: Harvest
Harvest with scissors. Use as a cut & come again crop. Baby leaves are mild and tender.
Tips!
Flea beetles can cause numerous tiny holes in the leaves of arugula. If these appear, try planting a couple of weeks later next year, to avoid their laying cycle. Or plant under lightweight row cover. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100′ row: 1.2M seeds, per acre: 348M seeds.Additional information
| Matures | in 51 days |
|---|---|
| Season | Cool season |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Quantity | 500, 2500, 10000, 50000, 250000 |
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