Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
Mature Plant Size: 8-12″x6-10″
Days to Harvest: 21-40 days
Arugula is a fast-growing, peppery salad green prized for its bold mustard-like bite and rapid turnaround from seed to plate. A true cool-season crop, it thrives in Austin’s mild fall and spare early spring windows and can be harvested as tender baby leaves or fuller mature bunches.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Arugula transplants are grown for fast leaf production and reliable germination suited to quick-turnover fall and spring plantings.
15 in stock
Consistent moisture keeps leaves tender and mild; drought stress increases bitterness and heat
Water 2-3 times weekly
Light feeding with balanced organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks
Harvest outer leaves continuously, or cut whole plant an inch above soil for regrowth
Succession-sow every 2 weeks for continuous supply
Flea beetles (tiny shot-holes in leaves)
Bolts quickly in heat, turning sharply bitter
Aphids
Fall is the most reliable arugula season in Austin; spring crops bolt fast once heat returns
Flea beetles are the most common pest; floating row cover helps young seedlings
Primary planting window; cool weather produces the mildest, most tender leaves
Continues growing through mild winters; can tolerate light frost
Secondary planting window; harvest quickly before summer heat triggers bolting
Not recommended; bolts and turns bitter almost immediately
Fall (September-November) and early spring (January-March)
Ideal soil temperatures: 50-70 F
Full sun in cool months; part shade as spring warms
Minimum 4-6 hours daily
4-6 inches apart, or broadcast for cut-and-come-again beds
Thin as needed
Well-draining, fertile soil
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.0-7.0
Keep soil consistently moist for even germination and tender leaves
Arugula is generally considered non-toxic to:
A safe, edible leafy green in small amounts for pets, though not a necessary part of their diet.
