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| Identification |
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Genus
Eruca
Species
vesicaria
Variety
ssp. sativa
Cultivar
Common names
rocketsalad
rocket
roquette
arugula
Italian cress
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S11838
Data source
HtZn p112
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for Rocketsalad (also known as rocket, arugula, Italian cress and roquette) has a texture that is rich. Full sun to light shade is ideal for this plant. It does well in moist soils.
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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
slender upright seedpods
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
Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa is most often used in salads.
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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
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Salads
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Rocketsalad (locally known in some parts as rocket, arugula, Italian cress and roquette) has coarsely toothed leaves. Flowers: This plant has delicate flowers streaked with purple veins. Flowers begin in August and don't stop until October. The blossoms are usually a cream color, with an accent in purple.
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