Description
Wild Roquette Arugula Seeds (Aimers International) 2705. Open Pollinated. Variety originated in Italy.
Approx. 1,000 seeds/pkt (4,000 seeds/gram)
Elevate your culinary creations with our premium Wild Roquette Arugula Seeds. Sourced from Italy, this gourmet offering provides a pungent, peppery bite and deeply lobed leaves, making it a chef’s secret ingredient for mixed salads, slow-cooked sauces, and stews. Experience the sophisticated flavour that sets this variety apart.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Annual, Open-Pollinated
- Origin: Italy
- Matures in: 35-50 days
- Ideal for: Gourmet salads, sauces, soups, containers
- Features: Intense, sharp flavour; deeply lobed leaves; best used as a flavourful herb
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
When to Plant: Sow seeds directly outdoors in a sunny location every two weeks during the spring to ensure a continuous harvest while the weather remains cool. Sow again in early September for a delicious fall crop.
How to Plant: Sow seeds 3 mm deep and 12 mm apart.
Care: Once established, thin plants to 12.5 cm apart. Maintain a row width of 45 cm. This variety performs best in cool weather and will bolt to seed in hot conditions. Its compact nature also makes it an excellent choice for a kitchen garden or container planting. Germination occurs in 5-10 days.
Why Wild Arugula belongs in your garden
For those who appreciate bold, authentic flavour, this Italian Wild Roquette is a culinary revelation. Unlike milder arugulas, its intense, sharp bite is a flavour powerhouse. It’s not just a salad green; it’s a herb that adds a dynamic, peppery essence to everything from fresh salads to slow-simmered dishes. Sourced from Italy, this premium seed brings a touch of classic Mediterranean flavour directly to your garden, proving that great things often come in small, potent packages.
