How to Care for Eruca vesicaria (Arugula)

Korean name: 루콜라

Arugula is a herb plant with narrow leaves and a peppery flavor. The green leaves are tender and widely used as an edible herb, growing quickly. It is easy to care for and commonly used in salads and cooking.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: herb, edible, fast growing, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Arugula, Rocket, Eruca

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in a bright, sunny location.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-draining fertile soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Eruca vesicaria?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Eruca vesicaria?

It likes Grow in a bright, sunny location.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-draining fertile soil is preferred..

Is Eruca vesicaria safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Eruca vesicaria good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..