{"product_id":"leafy-greens-arugula-astro-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Leafy Greens Arugula Astro 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(80, 112, 60);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeafy Greens Arugula Astro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 64, 12);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 04\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Arugula Astro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilder, More Approachable Heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less peppery bite than standard wild arugula — ideal for those who want arugula flavor without overwhelming spice, while still delivering the characteristic nutty complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers with purple veining are fully edible and add elegant visual appeal and peppery flavor to salads, cheese boards, and garnished plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Heat Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolts more slowly than standard arugula in warm conditions — extends the harvest window significantly in spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97% Germination Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the highest germination rates in our leafy greens lineup — exceptional reliability from seed to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Fast Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in just 40–45 days — one of the quickest-maturing greens available for continuous cut-and-come-again harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-and-Come-Again:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest outer leaves continuously — the plant keeps producing through the season. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for an uninterrupted supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade — partial shade extends bolt resistance in warm weather and prolongs the harvest season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter and a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 1–2 inches apart; thin to 6 inches apart for full-size plants, or leave unthinned for baby leaf harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately — keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Heat and dry conditions accelerate bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer at planting to encourage lush, leafy growth. Avoid high-phosphorus formulas which promote flowering over leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e No support needed. Low-maintenance and highly productive at any spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eRead our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use — toss with lemon, olive oil, shaved Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts for the definitive arugula salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePizza Topping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer fresh Astro arugula onto hot pizza straight from the oven — the heat wilts the leaves slightly for a peppery, gourmet finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss into hot pasta with olive oil, garlic, and cherry tomatoes — the heat wilts the arugula and releases its peppery oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches \u0026amp; Wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in place of lettuce for a peppery, nutritious upgrade to sandwiches, wraps, and paninis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePesto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, walnuts, and lemon for a peppery arugula pesto — a bold alternative to basil pesto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Flower Garnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Astro’s white and purple flowers to garnish cheese boards, salads, deviled eggs, and cocktails for restaurant-quality presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Arugula Astro Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Astro arugula in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested arugula leaves, not seeds. Per 2 cups (40g) raw.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Fat: 0.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium: 11mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Carbohydrate: 1.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: 0.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K: 43mcg (36% DV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A: 24% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: 8% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium: 6% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolate: 5% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored arugula seeds maintain viability for 3–5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 78, 18);\"\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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