Botanical name
Eruca sativa
Family
Brassicaceae
Spacing
Seed 2½ cm (1″) apart. Gradually thin to 15 cm (6″) spacings.
Depth
Plant seeds 6 mm (¼”) deep.
Requirements
Full sun is best, but will tolerate some shade. Prefers rich humusy soil with pH of 6 to 6.8, but will tolerate wide variety of conditions.
Germination
Seeds will germinate in 5-7 days.
Pests
Aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles, slugs
Timing
Direct sow from April to September outdoors or October to March under glass. Plant every 2-3 weeks for a constant supply.
Growing
Slow bolting by providing summer shade and regular moisture.
Harvest
30-40 days
Season
Cool, annual
