Rocket plant seeds

Common name: Arugula Scientific name: Eruca Sativa Also known as: Katha or Kathaa Arugula is a leafy vegetable, like lettuce, and is an annual herb that reaches a height of up to 70 cm. Its leaves are serrated, small in size, and have a spicy taste. • Flower of the arugula plant: Its flowers are small, beautiful, with yellow or white petals, blooming in spring. • Seeds of the arugula plant: Their seeds are small, yellow to light brown in color. • Growing season for arugula: The time to plant arugula is between September and mid-November. • Suitable climate and soil for growing arugula: It is grown in moderate to cool climates and cannot tolerate hot weather. It can be cultivated in most types of soil, provided they are well-drained and ventilated. It needs moist soil, is sensitive to drought, and should be watered regularly. • How to cultivate arugula: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to speed up growth and development. Additionally, stems can be cut from the arugula and rooted by placing them in moist soil. • Benefits and uses: It is used for eating and has many health benefits. • Native habitat of arugula: Its native region is the Mediterranean area, and it is widely cultivated in Gulf countries and the Arab world.