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How and When to Harvest Arugula | Gardener's Path
06.06.2023 - 15:43 / gardenerspath.com / Laura Ojeda Melchor
How and When to Harvest ArugulaWith regrets to all the lettuce lovers out there, I must proclaim that there is no better base for a salad than freshly grown arugula.
I planted the leafy green in my vegetable garden last summer and was surprised by how quickly and easily it grew.
If you’ve never tried to grow arugula, Eruca vesicaria, now’s the perfect time to start. You can grow it in your yard, or even indoors.
For complete instructions, check out our guide to growing and caring for arugula.
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In this article, we’re going to be unlocking the secrets of how and when to harvest arugula, so that you get the tastiest homegrown greens possible for use in salads and other dishes.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
When to Harvest ArugulaOnce your seeds have sprouted, but when will it be time to start picking?
When you decide to harvest arugula depends first and foremost on when you planted it. Since it’s a cool-weather crop, you can plant it as soon as your soil thaws in the spring in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-6.
In Zones 7-11, you should plant it in early spring for a late spring crop, or late summer for a fall crop.
This plant matures quickly, especially compared to lettuce – yet another reason why I think it’s a fantastic choice for salads!
The fastest-maturing varieties are ready for harvesting just 35 days after sowing. Most are ready after 50 days.
Check the back of your seed packet to determine when the variety you are growing should be ready.
Knowing which variety you are growing is the best frame of reference for when to harvest, but keep in mind that you don’t have to wait the full growing time before plucking leaves for your
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