Arugula cultivation

La argula It is a vegetable that is used to make delicious recipes. It is a fast growing herb that can be grown in a pot or in the garden, as it is very adaptable.

In addition, it is rich in vitamin C and iron, which is ideal for maintaining good health. Do you dare to cultivate it?

Characteristics of arugula

When we talk about arugula scientifically we are talking about three different species, which are the Eruca sativa, Diplotaxis tenuifolia and Diplotaxis muralis. The first of them is an annual herb, that is, it germinates, grows, blooms, bears fruit and finally withers in a year; instead the other two are perennial herbs, which live for several years.

They are very adaptable and resistant, growing even in the poorest soils and in places where it hardly rains., as in the Maghreb, where its leaves take on a nice green color after occasional rains. They can reach a height between 30 and 80cm. The inflorescences are small but decorative, white or yellow depending on the species.

How is it grown?

Arugula is a very easy to grow vegetable. So much so that you just have to follow the advice we offer you to obtain an excellent harvest:

  • Siembra: in spring, directly in the nursery with universal growing substrate.
  • Transplant: when the seedlings have a manageable size (about 5-10cm high) you can move them to larger pots, or to the garden leaving a distance of 30cm between them.
  • IrrigationAlthough they resist drought, it is advisable to avoid that the land remains dry, so it is advisable to water every 2 or 3 days.
  • Subscriber: it is not necessary, but it can be fertilized with organic fertilizers, putting a 2-3cm layer around it if they are on the ground.
  • Harvest: 2-3 months after sowing.

Uses of arugula

Mango salad with arugula.

This vegetables used for culinary purposes. Salads are made with its leaves, but it is also used in pizzas. But, did you know that it has medicinal properties? Arugula helps improve digestion, prevent eye problems, revitalize us, prevent anemia, and relieve stomach ulcers and heartburn. Interesting, right?


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