Arugula Astro grows tender, peppery leaves for a fresh handful in salads, sandwiches, and warm pasta. The existing listing describes a mild, nutty character compared with wild arugula, less deeply lobed leaves, edible flowers, and a harvest window of about 40–45 days. Sow these 500 non-GMO, heirloom seeds for a cool-season crop and harvest young leaves for a crisp garden-to-table bite.

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Germination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 04/26. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Arugula Astro?

• Fresh peppery flavor: Add young leaves to salads and sandwiches for a nutty, lively bite.
• Cut-and-come-again harvest: Take outer leaves while leaving the growing center to produce more, as conditions allow.
• Quick kitchen crop: The existing listing gives approximately 40–45 days for mature leaf harvest.
• Edible flowers: Use clean, pesticide-free flowers as a peppery garnish after plants bloom.
• Cool-season flexibility: Grow in spring or fall, with light shade to help manage warmer weather.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sowing: Direct-sow shallowly during your local cool-season planting window; keep the seedbed evenly moist until emergence.
• Sun and soil: Provide sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost. Afternoon shade can help in warm conditions.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings for mature leaves, or leave closer for baby-leaf harvesting while maintaining airflow.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist, not waterlogged; dry soil and heat can hasten bolting.
• Feeding: Use balanced fertility or compost as needed for leafy growth, following fertilizer label directions.
• Support: No staking is generally needed; keep the bed weeded so leaves have room to grow.
• Harvest: Cut outer leaves without damaging the crown. Flavor gets stronger after flowering; succession sow at intervals suited to your climate.

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• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
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• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.
• Great Customer Service: David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh salad: Toss washed harvested leaves with lemon, olive oil, and other greens.
• Pizza: Add leaves after baking for a fresh, peppery finish.
• Pasta: Fold leaves into cooked pasta just before serving to wilt lightly.
• Sandwiches: Layer leaves in wraps or sandwiches for a bright bite.
• Pesto: Blend washed leaves with olive oil, garlic, nuts, and cheese or a suitable alternative.
• Flower garnish: Use thoroughly washed, pesticide-free flowers from edible plants to finish salads.

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Nutritional Information

Approximate values from the prior listing for 2 cups (40 g) raw harvested arugula leaves, not planting seeds. Not a variety-specific analysis; values can vary.

• Calories: Approximately 10
• Total Fat: Approximately 0.3 g
• Sodium: Approximately 11 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: Approximately 1.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: Approximately 0.6 g
• Protein: Approximately 1 g
• Vitamin K: Approximately 43 mcg (36% Daily Value)
• Vitamin A: Approximately 24% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: Approximately 8% Daily Value
• Calcium: Approximately 6% Daily Value
• Folate: Approximately 5% Daily Value

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Even heat-tolerant arugula can bolt in sustained heat. Flavor, harvest timing, and yield vary with growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds cool and dry, away from moisture and direct sun.
• Planting Zones: Follow local spring and fall sowing dates; in hot areas, prioritize cooler months.

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Recipe: Lemon-Parmesan Astro Arugula Salad

Use harvested Astro arugula leaves, not the seeds in this packet. Serves 4. Prep: 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups harvested Astro arugula leaves, washed and dried
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Wash the harvested arugula and tomatoes thoroughly. Dry the leaves so the dressing clings. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until golden; cool.
2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Combine arugula and tomatoes in a serving bowl. Toss gently with the dressing just before serving.
4. Scatter shaved Parmesan and cooled pine nuts over the top. Serve immediately.

Option: Substitute toasted sunflower kernels for pine nuts if preferred. Refrigerate undressed leftovers promptly; dressed salad is best eaten fresh.