Territorial Seed Company Arugula
Best reliable leafy green for home gardeners seeking heat resistance.
This is the ideal arugula for impatient gardeners who want a reliable, peppery harvest in under a month. It thrives in the cooler shoulder seasons, offering a compact, space-saving habit that makes it perfect for containers. You trade off the year-round growing window for unmatched speed and consistent, high-quality flavor.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a fast-growing and reliable salad green
- Culinary enthusiasts who appreciate bold and spicy greens
- Growers in variable climates needing heat-tolerant arugula varieties
Who should skip it
- Organic gardeners unwilling to use row covers or pest controls
- Busy planters who cannot commit to daily watering schedules
- Northern growers looking for year-round outdoor production
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Ready to pick in under a month, perfect for impatient gardeners.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes it ideal for small pots and balconies.
Flavor Intensity
Delivers that signature pungent, peppery kick arugula lovers crave.
Seasonal Versatility
Reliable performer across both early spring and cool fall windows.
Frost Tolerance
Handles light to moderate frosts without compromising plant health.
Seed Viability
Open-pollinated genetics ensure consistent, true-to-type results every season.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Days to Maturity
28 days
Plant Type
Vegetable
Seed Type
Open Pollinated, Vegetable
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Seed Count
200 seeds
Lifecycle
Annual
Mature Height
3.5 inches
Mature Spread
5.5 inches
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