{"product_id":"arugula","title":"Arugula seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eArugula is a fast-growing leafy green that adds a peppery, slightly nutty flavor to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. Highly versatile, it can be harvested young as tender greens or allowed to mature for larger leaves with a more pronounced taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and easy to grow, arugula adapts to many conditions and is perfect for gardeners looking for continuous harvests. Its rapid maturation allows for successive sowings to ensure fresh harvests throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanion plants like radishes, lettuce, and carrots grow well alongside arugula, promoting a balanced and productive garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can arugula be grown?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArugula thrives in zones 3 to 9 and prefers well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is easily grown in open ground, raised beds, or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresent in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, arugula is prized for its distinct flavor and health benefits. Used as both a vegetable and a medicinal plant, it is recognized for its rich nutritional content and beneficial effects on digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation by Zone in Canada\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in early spring or late fall for cool-season crops.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Start indoors in early spring or outdoors as soon as the soil is workable; successive sowings recommended.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Direct sow in spring after the last frost, with light mulching to retain soil warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Arugula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 0.5 cm (¼ in) deep and 2.5 cm (1 in) apart in rows. Thin plants to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) for mature plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistently moist soil for optimal growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start harvesting young leaves 20 to 25 days after sowing, or allow leaves to mature for a more pronounced flavor. Harvest regularly to encourage regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow plants to flower and form mature seed pods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e When pods turn brown and dry, cut the stalks and place them in a paper bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let dry for 1 to 2 weeks, then crush pods to release seeds and separate them from debris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Seeds remain viable for up to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644644122992,"sku":"MF-GREENS-001","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDRUQnRUaGcjMSM1YTc3NGFlMGU5NDY3ZGE0OGM4ZGQzMzhmMWI2NjQzNyMyMDgjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777137943","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/arugula","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}