Arugula in Zone 9a
Eruca sativa
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 11–Jan 18 |
| Estimated harvest | ~40 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 9 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Carrot — Fast-maturing, non-competing salad-garden interplant.
- Lettuce — Similar light/water needs; grown together as cut-and-come-again greens.
Where to buy arugula seeds
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See it growing
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