Arugula

Heirloom Arugula Seeds: The Zesty, Fast-Growing Heart of the Garden

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria), often called Rocket for its rapid growth, is a must-have for the gourmet home garden. At Firefly Farm & Mercantile, we curate heirloom arugula seeds that are selected for their signature peppery bite and high nutrient density. Perfectly suited for the crisp springs and cool autumns of the Driftless Region, our non-GMO varieties are among the first greens you can harvest, often providing a "garden-to-table" meal in as little as three weeks.

Versatile Greens from Salad to Sauté

Whether you prefer the broad, tender leaves of the classic "Garden Rocket" or the deeply lobed, intense flavor of "Wild Sylvetta," our collection offers varieties for every palate. Arugula is a cool-season powerhouse that thrives when temperatures are mild. It is an excellent choice for succession planting, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh, spicy greens for your salads, pizzas, and pestos throughout the shoulder seasons.

Quick Arugula Growing Facts:

  • Planting Window: Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, and again in late summer. Succession plant every 2 weeks for a constant harvest.
  • Days to Harvest: 20–25 days for baby greens; 40–45 days for full maturity.
  • Hardiness: Very frost-tolerant; can survive light snow and temperatures down to 25°F.
  • Soil Preference: Prefers nitrogen-rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture to delay bolting.
  • Expert Tip: Don't throw away the flowers! When arugula "bolts" in the heat, it produces beautiful white or yellow blossoms that are 100% edible. They carry a concentrated nutty, spicy flavor and make a stunning, gourmet addition to any summer salad.

Explore our selection of traditional and wild heirloom arugula seeds below. Every packet includes expert sowing instructions to help you achieve a rapid, high-yield harvest in your northern garden.