6-8 days. Slow Bolt Arugula is easy to grow and grows fast as a microgreen. It's a favorite and generally considered a staple of the spicier side of microgreens and baby salad greens. The peppery taste gets less intense as it grows bigger.
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HerbArugula - Slow Bolt - Microgreens Seeds
- Latin Name: Eruca sativa
- Presoak: No Soak
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Preferred Growing Medium: Soil or Hydroponic
- Seeding Rate (weight per 10"x 20" tray): 1 oz.
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Blackout Time: 1-2 days
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Germination Time: 1-2 days
- Estimated time to Harvest: 6-8 days
- Microgreen Color: deep green stem and leaves
- Microgreen Flavor: strong peppery flavor, slightly buttery and cabbage-like
- Microgreen Texture: crisp and fresh
- Nutrients: Vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus
Growing Directions:
Moisten soil, tamp, and spread the arugula seeds evenly over the growth surface. Cover for 1-2 days. Uncover and place under direct light, or place in an area with sufficient indirect light. Just be sure to rotate your microgreens crop to prevent your greens from bending toward the light and becoming leggy. Harvest when the look and the flavor is to your liking. So, begin sampling the greens when the first set of leaves form to determine when to cut!
For more detailed instructions on growing, as well as some troubleshooting and tips, please visit our Soil Growing Directions page or our Hydroponic Growing Directions page
Facts:
Arugula microgreens are wonderful for helping keep bones healthy and strong. The same amount of calcium is contained in arugula microgreens as is found in spinach. A benefit of the arugula microgreens is that it has a much lower amount of oxalates compared to spinach, which prevent full calcium absorption.
Seeds per Package:
- 1 oz - Approximately 14,200 seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 56,800 seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 227,200 seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,136,000 seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 5,680,000 seeds