Arugula Baby Greens delivers peppery leaves ready to harvest in just 20-28 days, making it one of the fastest crops you can grow. This subspecies of Eruca vesicaria sativa thrives in full sun and germinates reliably at 40°F, giving you flexibility to sow early spring through fall. Successive plantings every two weeks keep tender, spicy greens flowing to your table all season long.
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Baby arugula leaves develop their distinctive peppery bite in less than a month, making this one of the quickest gratifications in the garden. You can sow it directly outdoors as soon as soil warms to 40°F, or start seeds indoors year-round for continuous harvests. The tender young leaves are harvested before they toughen, delivering a tender texture that matures arugula simply cannot match.
Baby arugula greens are harvested young for salads, where their tender leaves and peppery flavor shine raw. They work beautifully in mixed green salads, atop pizzas just before serving, or as a garnish for soups and composed dishes. The young leaves are delicate enough to eat as microgreens, adding a spicy edge to sandwiches and grain bowls.
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Sow arugula seeds indoors any time of year, maintaining temperatures between 60-75°F for reliable germination. Make successive sowings every two weeks to ensure a continual supply of tender leaves. Because baby greens are harvested so quickly (20-28 days), transplanting is not recommended as it slows growth and may cause plants to bolt before reaching optimal size.
Sow seeds outdoors 2 to 4 weeks before your average last spring frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F; ideally wait for 50-70°F soil for faster germination. Make successive sowings every 2 weeks until 2 weeks before your average first fall frost date to maintain a continuous harvest of tender baby leaves.
Harvest arugula baby greens when leaves are tender and young, typically 20-28 days after sowing. Pick leaves when they're still small and delicate rather than waiting for them to fully mature, as baby greens offer superior texture and milder peppery flavor compared to mature plants. Pinch or cut outer leaves as needed, or harvest entire plants by cutting just above soil level.
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