Leafy Greens Arugula Astro is an early-maturing, heat-tolerant heirloom variety that brings sophisticated flavor and visual appeal to salads, stir-fries, and gourmet dishes. This standout selection delivers a spicy, nutty taste profile with a slightly milder character than traditional wild arugula, making it approachable for those new to the peppery green while satisfying seasoned palates. The leaves feature a refined appearance with less pronounced lobing — creating an elegant presentation on the plate. Beyond the tender greens, Arugula Astro's edible flowers add delicate color and peppery notes to salad mixes, cheese boards, and garnished plates — transforming simple meals into restaurant-quality presentations. A true cut-and-come-again variety that produces abundantly throughout the cool season. Ready to harvest in just 40–45 days.

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

Why Choose Arugula Astro?

• Milder, More Approachable Heat: Less peppery bite than standard wild arugula — ideal for those who want arugula flavor without overwhelming spice, while still delivering the characteristic nutty complexity.
• Edible Flowers: White flowers with purple veining are fully edible and add elegant visual appeal and peppery flavor to salads, cheese boards, and garnished plates.
• Superior Heat Tolerance: Bolts more slowly than standard arugula in warm conditions — extends the harvest window significantly in spring and fall gardens.
• 97% Germination Rate: One of the highest germination rates in our leafy greens lineup — exceptional reliability from seed to harvest.
• Ultra-Fast Harvest: Ready in just 40–45 days — one of the quickest-maturing greens available for continuous cut-and-come-again harvesting.
• Cut-and-Come-Again: Harvest outer leaves continuously — the plant keeps producing through the season. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for an uninterrupted supply.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.
• Non-GMO: DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade — partial shade extends bolt resistance in warm weather and prolongs the harvest season.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter and a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost before planting.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost in spring, or 6–8 weeks before first frost in fall. Barely cover seeds — arugula needs light to germinate. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest.
• Spacing: Sow 1–2 inches apart; thin to 6 inches apart for full-size plants, or leave unthinned for baby leaf harvesting.
• Watering: Water moderately — keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Heat and dry conditions accelerate bolting.
• Fertilizing: Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer at planting to encourage lush, leafy growth. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas which promote flowering over leaf production.
• Support: No support needed. Low-maintenance and highly productive at any spacing.
• Harvesting: Begin harvesting baby leaves at 21–28 days; full leaves at 40–45 days. Cut outer leaves at the base, leaving the central growing crown intact. Harvest before bolting for best flavor — leaves become more pungent after flowering.

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Cooking Methods & Uses

• Fresh Salads: The classic use — toss with lemon, olive oil, shaved Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts for the definitive arugula salad.
• Pizza Topping: Layer fresh Astro arugula onto hot pizza straight from the oven — the heat wilts the leaves slightly for a peppery, gourmet finish.
• Pasta: Toss into hot pasta with olive oil, garlic, and cherry tomatoes — the heat wilts the arugula and releases its peppery oils.
• Sandwiches & Wraps: Use in place of lettuce for a peppery, nutritious upgrade to sandwiches, wraps, and paninis.
• Pesto: Blend with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, walnuts, and lemon for a peppery arugula pesto — a bold alternative to basil pesto.
• Edible Flower Garnish: Use Astro’s white and purple flowers to garnish cheese boards, salads, deviled eggs, and cocktails for restaurant-quality presentation.

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Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested arugula leaves, not seeds. Per 2 cups (40g) raw.)

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

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Arugula Astro is a heat-tolerant selection but will eventually bolt in sustained high temperatures — partial shade and succession sowing are recommended in warm climates. Leaf flavor intensifies after bolting. Results may vary by growing conditions and climate.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored arugula seeds maintain viability for 3–5 years.
• Planting Zones: Grown as a cool-season annual in all USDA zones. Best in spring and fall in Zones 3–11; in Zones 9–11, grow as a fall and winter green for best flavor and bolt resistance.

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