Astro Organic

SKU: MS504
Astro produces a plant with leaves that are less lobed and more strap-like. It has a milder flavour than regular arugula. Read More

Exposure Full sun to partial shade

Matures in 30-40 days

Season Cool season

Seed type OP ?

Average Seeds Per Gram 544 ?

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Product Details

Astro produces a plant with leaves that are less lobed and more strap-like. It has a milder flavour than regular arugula. Astro is perfect for baby greens in early spring and fall - even in winter, as it's very cold hardy. Baby greens are ready to cut in only 21 days. Arugula is very well suited to micro-green growing. As micro-greens it is delicious and tender, strongly flavoured, but delicate on the palate. With a nutty, spicy taste that is sometimes pungent or peppery, arugula really perks up salads, sandwiches, and even pizza. It is very cold hardy, and has a milder flavour when grown in cool weather. High in Vitamin A and potassium.

Quick Facts:

    • Certified organic
    • Good cool weather growth
    • Nice in containers
    • Open pollinated

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All About Astro Organic

Latin 

Latin: Eruca sativa (Wild Arugula is Diplotaxis tenuifolia — see below)
Family: Brassicaceae

Difficulty 

Difficulty: Easy

We Recommend 

We Recommend: Astro (MS483). All arugula varieties are good, but Astro stands out. Grow this variety in cool weather, or try it as a micro-green at any time of year.

Season: Cool season. Arugula tends to bolt in hot weather.
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.

Timing

Timing
Direct sow every 3 weeks from mid-March to April and again in September for a fall/winter crop. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 4-12°C (40-50°F).

Starting

Starting
Sow no more than 5mm (¼”) deep in well drained soil in full sun. Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6″) apart in rows 45-60cm (18-24″) apart. Overcrowded plants will bolt earlier. Seeds germinate in 4-8 days.

Days to Maturity

Days to Maturity
From direct sowing.

Growing

Growing
Ideal pH: 6.5-7.0. keep moist until germinated and then just keep the area weeded.

Harvest

Harvest
Use as a cut & come again crop, harvesting with scissors. Baby leaves are mild and tender.

Seed Info

Seed Info
In optimum conditions at least 75% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100′ row: 1.2M seeds, per acre: 348M seeds.

Diseases & Pests

Diseases & Pests
Flea beetles will cause numerous tiny holes in the leaves. If these appear, try planting a couple of weeks later next year, to avoid their laying cycle. Or plant under lightweight row cover.

 

How to Grow Wild Arugula

How to Grow Wild Arugula
Wild arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia and D. erucoides) is a perennial plant that has the advantage of not bolting in hot weather. It has a very similar texture and flavour profile to conventional arugula, and can be used in similar applications: pizza topping, salad green, addition to salad mixes. Plus it can be harvested all summer long, after the other arugula has all gone to seed.

Timing

Timing
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost and transplant out in late spring.

Starting

Starting
Sow the tiny seeds barely covered with soil. Keep them warm and damp. Germination is slow, so be patient.

Days to Maturity

Days to Maturity
From transplant.

Growing

Growing
Wild arugula has a sprawling habit and feathery, deeply indented leaves. Space plants 10-15cm (4-6") apart in rows 30cm (12") apart. Remember that this perennial plant will re-emerge in spring. Keeping the plants cut will encourage new, more tender growth. Trim the young leaves with scissors as needed.

Seed Info

Seed Info
Usual seed life: 3 years.

How to Grow Arugula

Step 1

Timing

Direct sow every 3 weeks from mid-March to April and again in September for a fall/winter crop. Arugula is a productive, cool season, annual salad green that works best in spring and fall, and can be managed all winter under cloche protection where winters are mild. In hot weather, arugula tends to bolt and go to seed. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 4-12°C (40-50°F).

Step 2

Starting

Sow no more than 5mm (¼”) deep in well drained soil in full sun. Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6″) apart in rows 45-60cm (18-24″) apart. Overcrowded plants will bolt earlier.
Seeds germinate in 4-8 days.

Step 3

Growing

Ideal pH: 6.5-7.0.

In optimum conditions at least 75% of seeds will germinate. Keep moist until germinated and then just keep the area weeded.

Step 4

Harvest

Harvest with scissors. Use as a cut & come again crop. Baby leaves are mild and tender.

Tips

Flea Beetles

Flea beetles can cause numerous tiny holes in the leaves of arugula. If these appear, try planting a couple of weeks later next year, to avoid their laying cycle. Or plant under lightweight row cover.

Usual seed life

3 years. Per 100′ row: 1.2M seeds, per acre: 348M seeds.

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