Rustic Arugula Seeds

Rustic Arugula seeds are an excellent choice for home gardeners and small-scale farmers seeking bold flavor, resilient growth, and soil-enhancing benefits. This hardy perennial herb produces slender, deeply lobed leaves with a robust, peppery flavor that intensifies with maturity—making it a favorite for salads, sautés, and mixed greens. Originally native to the Mediterranean, Rustic Arugula is well-adapted to diverse climates and extends the leafy greens season with strong bolt resistance.

Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soils, this variety is ideal for succession planting and cut-and-come-again harvests. Its slower growth habit compared to standard arugula varieties allows for extended harvesting and tender regrowth. Use it as a flavorful culinary green or incorporate it into cover cropping strategies to support pollinators and build healthy soil.

Whether you’re cultivating high-quality salad greens, enhancing soil structure, or creating a biodiverse garden, Rustic Arugula is a versatile, nutrient-dense crop that fits beautifully into any organic growing plan.

For more leafy greens and salad favorites, explore our full collection of leafy green seeds.

Rustic Arugula – Diplotaxis tenuifolia

Did You Know? Rustic Arugula is high in vitamin K and glucosinolates, compounds known to support plant and human health alike.

Soil Temperature: 45–75°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 10–12 Days
Height At Maturity: 8"–10"
Days To Maturity: 50–60 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Spacing After Thinning: 4"–6"
Approx. Seeds per Pack: Approx. 1000 Seeds