Arugula Problems: Causes & Quick Fixes
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No. Salad or garden rocket is the annual Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa. Wild rocket is a different plant, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, that is perennial and slower growing.
It grows in sun or light shade. Choose a cooler, lightly shaded spot for summer sowings because salad rocket flowers readily in hot weather.
Keep its soil moist and water during dry spells. Check container plants more often in warm weather, when compost dries quickly.
The RHS says rocket can be ready to harvest in about a month. Pick young leaves regularly for a milder crop and to encourage further leaf growth.
Arugula grows best in full sun in cool weather; light shade helps prolong the crop in warm weather. It also tolerates partial shade. Avoid hot, exposed conditions that dry the soil and encourage premature flowering.
Arugula is toxic to cats and dogs. Pet-specific classification not verified. Keep out of reach of curious pets and choose pet-safe alternatives for accessible spots.
Propagate Arugula from healthy stem or root divisions during active growth.
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