Rocket.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual vegetable

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

1 to 2 feet tall

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 11

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining fertile soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

-5 à 25°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 3 to 6 months

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Faible

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is safe for human consumption.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,2 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, yellow, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, Summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

early spring, late summer

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

À éloigner de

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Brassicaceae

Genre

Eruca

Ordre

Brassicales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Mediterranean region

Préservation

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary greens, salad ingredient, garnish

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.