(Diplotaxis erucoides) This relative to the more common salad arugula, remarkably mimics the complex taste and eating sensation of prepared wasabi (even the nasal cavity "freeze" when you overdo it) and has been one of our favorite discoveries of the past couple of years. With its horseradish-like "cool heat," it packs a lot of flavor in a small leaf, perfect for sushi, poke, or rice bowls. Small rosettes (more akin in size to wild arugula than regular arugula) can be succession sown for continued harvests as they are somewhat quick to bolt.
40 days. UO

Packet: 1/3g (~800 seeds)

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Direct sow 4-6 weeks before your last frost date through late summer or sow indoors late Winter-early Spring.

Note: Floating row cover is very helpful in controlling damage from flea beetles.

PLANTING DEPTH:

barely cover

SPACING:

2-12" at 12-18" between rows.

EMERGENCE:

4-10 days @ soil temp 50-85F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Moderate. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Can be sown every 2 weeks until a few weeks before your last frost for continued harvest.

Cut and come again every week or two.

Keep soil evenly moist until emergence.

Floating row covers can be used to help prevent flea beetle damage.

Prefers cooler weather of Spring and Fall. Hot Summer weather may cause premature bolting.

Arugula, 'Wasabi'