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Eruca vesicaria

arugula

Common names: rocket, sennaflax

arugula

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Description

Arugula is a peppery leafy vegetable native to the Mediterranean region.

Care instructions

Plant in full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist; drought stress makes the leaves very sharp. Harvest before the plant bolts.

Companion planting

Diseases & pests

2 relevant

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PestmediumApr–Aug

Phyllotreta

Phyllotreta

PesthighApr–Oct

Arion vulgaris

Arion vulgaris

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