Diplotaxis tenuifolia

Sylvetta Wild Arugula

Days to Maturity: 50 days

SKU

2011

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Starting at: As low as $3.25

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Note: High Mowing ensures all seed lots of this variety are independently tested for the diseases black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) and black leg (Leptosphaeria maculans, anamorph Phoma lingam). Only seed lots that test negative for black rot and black leg are released for sale.

Also known as roquette, this wild arugula relative has a firey pungency.

More heat tolerant and much more cold tolerant than standard arugula, but grows much more slowly and attains only half the height. Its distinct look is considered an essential component of gourmet winter greens mixes. 108,000 seeds/oz.

Great winter crop
Heat and cold tolerant
Open-Pollinated

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Seed Specifications

103-115M (109M avg) seeds/oz, 1,650-1,850M (1,750M avg) seeds/lb. M=1,000. 1/32 oz approx. 3,400 seeds. Direct seeding rate: Baby, 60 seeds/foot in a 2” band in rows 2-6” apart. Bunching, 15 seeds/foot in a 2” band 12-18” apart.

Growing Information

Cultural Info

Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Specialty greens are a broad category of leafy plants, many of which are cold hardy and fast growing. Crops in this group are gaining popularity due to their ease of culture and unique flavors and colors.

Diplotaxis tenuifolia

Sylvetta Wild Arugula

Cultural Info

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