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About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
4-10 days |
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depth |
1/4” |
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spacing |
Thin seedlings to 6"-12“, or 1-2 seeds per planter |
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recommended planter |
4-12“ shallower planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
40-45 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
45F - 65F |
About the Plants:
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description |
Upright green peppery leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
6"-12" tall with 2”-3” leaves |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix, pH 6.0-6.8 |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
caterpillars, aphids, flea beetles, slugs |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
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Arugula can also be grown as a healthy microgreen. It prefers cooler weather, and is best planted in early spring or fall and sown regularly for continual harvests. The warmer it is, the more shaded the arugula should be. Harvest the leaves when they're around 2-3" and pull off any flower buds, as flowers cause bitter leaves.
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These seeds are for the 2024 growing season.
