Bellezia Wild Arugula is a compact, open-pollinated variety of wild arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) that delivers serious flavor in just 35 days. Unlike milder salad arugulas, this upright plant with dark green leaves packs the peppery intensity that wild arugula is known for. Hardy across zones 5 through 11, it thrives in cool-season gardens and can be harvested repeatedly by cutting leaves at 3 to 6 inches, then again in 5 to 14 days as the plant regrows.
—
Moderate
5-11
?in H x ?in W
—
Moderate
Hover over chart points for details
Wild arugula has a reputation for toughness and vigor that Bellezia fully lives up to. The upright growth habit keeps leaves off the soil, making harvesting and cleanup straightforward, while the compact size means it fits into containers, tight garden spaces, or succession plantings without sprawling. It's hardy enough to overwinter in mild climates and can be direct sown in late summer for fall and winter harvests under cover.
Bellezia Wild Arugula is harvested as tender leaves for salads, where its peppery bite cuts through rich dressings and creamy cheeses. The young leaves can also be wilted into soups, pasta, or grain dishes, or tossed into cooked vegetables at the last moment. Even after the plant flowers, the leaves remain edible (though sharper in flavor), and the flowers themselves are also edible and add a peppery garnish to plates.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Direct sow Bellezia Wild Arugula in spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer for fall and winter harvests. Seeds are tiny, so sow them thinly and cover lightly. Can be sown all season in the field.
Begin harvesting when leaves reach 3 to 6 inches in size, using a sharp knife to cut about an inch above the soil. This technique preserves the basal plate and allows the plant to regrow for a second harvest in 5 to 14 days. You can make multiple cuts from a single planting. After the plant flowers, leaves are still usable, though the flavor becomes noticeably sharper.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.