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Also known as Perennial Wall Rocket, this plant is native to many warmer parts of Europe as far east as Turkey. Spicy salad green in the Brassica family, great for cut and come again harvesting, with an attractive, distinctive indented leaf edge. Similar to cultivated rocket in flavour, though perhaps a little more peppery, and also slower to bolt and often perennial. It produces yellow flowers which attract bees and beneficial insects and will still have a long harvesting period at this point. Height to 40cm.
9cm pot.
Photos: Kahikatea Farm
Arugula enjoys a spot in full sun, in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. Keep cool and well watered in summer to ensure softer, less bitter leaves, however this plant is extremely drought hardy.
The Brassicaceae family is well-known for its abundance of bioactive compounds, including glucosinolates, which act as precursors to isothiocyanates, compounds linked to a range of health benefits. Arugula leaves are also rich in fibre and essential minerals, such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
