Light
Full sun to bright light
AtHomeGrower Plant Facts
Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
Arugula is a cool-season brassica cover crop added to Fill My Space, Plant Facts, Zones, and Plant Care.
Soil mixture
Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with enough moisture for quick establishment
Soil moisture
Keep evenly moist for even germination and quick leafy growth
When to chop or terminate
Terminate before seed set, then use the residue as mulch, compost input, or green manure.
Use in the garden
Small-space peppery brassica cover and pollinator support
Plant Diagnoser notes
Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.
Fill My Space tags
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