Arugula

Eruca vesicaria – Arugula (Rocket)

Arugula is a fast-growing leafy green known for its tender leaves and distinctive peppery, slightly nutty flavor. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta dishes, and garnishes, this popular salad green adds a delicious kick to everyday meals. Easy to grow in garden beds and containers, Arugula thrives in cool weather and can be harvested repeatedly by picking the outer leaves.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting it dry out
USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as a cool-season annual)
Mature Size: 8–12 inches tall and 6–12 inches wide