Italian Wild Arugula Seeds

Variety Key Traits:

This fast-growing Italian wild arugula variety features pointed leaves with a unique, aromatic blend of bitter, spicy, and nutty flavors. Compared to round-leaf arugula, it has a more intense and complex taste, ideal for those who enjoy robust greens. Harvest promptly for the best flavor, as the leaves can become spicier as they grow larger. This variety is excellent for home gardening on balconies or patios but also thrives in open fields, making it versatile for both personal and larger-scale cultivation.

Perfect for salads and cold dishes, this green-leafed plant has soft, deeply lobed leaves with long petioles. When crushed, the leaves emit a pleasant sesame-like aroma. For tender baby greens, the leaves can be harvested once the plants reach 20 cm in height, while mature plants form dense clusters, allowing for harvest according to preference and need.

Cultivation Tips:
This variety is typically sown by broadcasting or row planting. For row planting, maintain a row spacing of 25-30 cm and plant spacing of 3-4 cm. It is well-suited to cooler climates and thrives under proper growing conditions in regions and seasons with moderate temperatures.

Growing Conditions and Recommendations:
This Italian wild arugula exhibits excellent quality and strong resilience when planted within its suitable growing areas and season. However, planting too early or late, or improper cultivation practices, can affect yield, potentially leading to reduced production or crop loss. With its low fiber content and delicate flavor, the plant is sensitive to cold; delayed winter harvesting may result in frost damage.