Arugula is a tasty salad green perfect for the home garden. Even just a few of its leaves adds a wonderfully unique peppery-sweet flavor to any type of salad. It also does not require any special growing attention and can last all summer long. Latin Name: Eruca sativa Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 137130 Product Weight: 1 gram / approximately 550-560 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Peppery, slightly spicy pungent flavor Days to Harvest: 43 days Days to Seed Germination: 4 to 7 days Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Plant Spacing: 10 cm (4") Best Container Size: 12"+ Planting Instructions: Sow seeds as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant 1 seed every 3 inches. When plants are well established, thin. As plants begin to mature, pick outer leaves for regular use until entire plants are harvested. Suggestions: Companion Planting: Plant along side your favorite herbs. Preparation Ideas: Can be added fresh to salads. Or sautee quickly on the stove like a green with some olive oil and garlic.