Rocket.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual vegetable

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

1 to 2 feet tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-5 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Annual, typically 3 to 6 months

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is safe for human consumption.

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,2 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late summer

Cuidados en invierno

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.

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Mantenla lejos de

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Brassicaceae

Género

Eruca

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mediterranean region

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

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

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary greens, salad ingredient, garnish

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.