Arugula Slow Bolt

Arugula Slow Bolt (Eruca vesicaria sativa) is an easy-to-grow leafy green that adds a tangy, peppery flavor to salads. This slow-bolting strain stays productive longer, and the entire plant including its flowers is edible.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Eruca vesicaria sativa
• Type: Heirloom, non-GMO, leafy green
• Strength: Slow to bolt
• Harvest: Young leaves at 2 to 3 inches
• Edible: Leaves and flowers
• Sun: Full sun to part shade

Best for

• Salad mixes
• Spring and fall plantings
• Peppery garnishes
• Edible flower garnishes
• Quick cut-and-come-again harvests

How to grow

Direct sow in spring and again in fall in full sun to part shade. Keep soil moist for tender leaves and harvest young when about 2 to 3 inches long for the best flavor. The slow-bolting habit extends the harvest, and the creamy, peppery flowers make a tasty garnish.

Flavor profile

Tangy and peppery, sharper in warm weather and mild and nutty when young, with edible flowers that echo the leaf flavor.

About MIgardener

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