Esmee arugula

Eruca vesicaria sativa## HOW TO GROW ARUGULA Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and after last hard frost. Sow every 2-3 weeks to ensure continued harvest. Cut and come again 2-3 times, harvest at any stage, best when baby 4-6 inches. Slower to bolt if grown in the early summer and fall, leaves taste sharper after flowering. Over winters in many areas. Easy to grow, may self-seed and create a carpet of arugula for spring. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 6. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 15,400 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold arugula seeds. Usual seed life 4-5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 45-70˚FDays to Germ. 5-7Plant Spacing 3-6”Row Spacing 12”Days To Maturity 20-40Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Beautiful oak-type leaves.  Also has an attractive, three-dimensional texture which allows for more air pockets in bagged salad mix. This can extend shelf life as well as give the bag a nice, full appearance on the stand. Esmee helps increase loft; salad "stands tall on the plate." Excellent flavor. Tags: Color: Green, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Certification: Organic.