Rocket.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual vegetable

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 4 Tage

Endgröße

1 to 2 feet tall

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 11

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent the leaves from becoming too spicy or bitter. Watch for flea beetles that love to chew small holes in the foliage. Harvest the outer leaves regularly to encourage the plant to keep producing new growth.

Gießen

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged to ensure the best flavor.

Düngen

A light application of balanced organic fertilizer helps keep the leaves growing quickly.

Schneiden

Regularly harvest outer leaves to keep the plant productive and prevent premature bolting.

Umtopfen

This is an annual plant that is typically grown from seed and does not require repotting.

Boden

Well draining fertile soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

-5 bis 25°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Annual, typically 3 to 6 months

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Gering

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is safe for human consumption.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children regarding this plant.

Kontaktallergene

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling raw leaves.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen from flowering plants can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive people.

Essbarkeit

Harvest leaves before the plant bolts to ensure they remain palatable and not overly bitter.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Deeply lobed or pinnate leaves
• Peppery aroma when leaves are crushed
• Small white or yellow four petaled flowers
• Low growing basal rosette habit

Höhe

0,2 bis 0,6m

Breite

0,15 bis 0,3m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, yellow, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

brown, Summer

Häufige Probleme

• Flea beetles — Small jumping beetles that chew tiny holes in the leaves.
• Downy mildew — Yellow patches on leaves caused by excessive moisture.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

early spring, late summer

Überwinterung

In mild climates, it can survive the winter as a small rosette. In colder areas, it will die back completely after the first hard frost.

Im Kübel

It is excellent for containers, needing only a pot at least 15 cm deep.

Plant arugula in the shade of taller crops like tomatoes to extend the harvest season during warmer weather.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Lactuca sativa — They share similar growing requirements and harvest times.
• Raphanus sativus — They are both fast growing cool season crops.

Fernhalten von

• Gartenerdbeere — Arugula can compete for nutrients and space in a small garden bed.

Ähnliche Arten

• Wild Rocket — It has a more intense flavor and is a perennial.

Botanisches

Familie

Brassicaceae

Gattung

Eruca

Ordnung

Brassicales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Mediterranean region

Artenschutz

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It is a pioneer species that quickly colonizes disturbed soil in sunny locations.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, larval host plant

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary greens, salad ingredient, garnish

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why is my arugula so bitter?

Heat and long days cause the plant to bolt, which makes the leaves taste sharp and bitter.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, it grows very well in shallow containers.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Eruca is the Latin word for this plant, while vesicaria refers to the bladder like shape of the seed pods.

Gut zu wissen

• Arugula has been eaten since Roman times.
• The flavor is often described as peppery or nutty.
• It is a member of the mustard family.
• The flowers are also edible and make a lovely garnish.