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| Identification |
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Genus
Eruca
Species
sativa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
rocket
rocola
roquette
arugula
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S12034
Data source
UnVeg p339
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Eruca sativa does best in full sun. Eruca sativa is known as rocola in Italian and roquette in French.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is sharp, spicy and pungent. Eruca sativa is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
6" - 9"
Row spacing
1' 3"
Cold frame
Planting period
Mar 01 - Jul 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
Time to harvest
35 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
sharp, spicy and pungent
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best months for planting new crops are March through July. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 6" apart. Space rows about 1' 3" apart. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are all required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 35 days. Propagation of Eruca sativa can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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