Rocket plant seeds

Common name: Arugula Scientific name: Eruca Sativa Also known as: Katha or Kathaa Arugula is a leafy vegetable, similar to lettuce, and is a biennial herb that reaches a height of up to 70 cm. Its leaves are serrated and small in size, with a spicy taste. • Arugula flower: Its flowers are small, beautiful, with petals that are yellow or white. It blooms in spring. • Arugula seeds: Its seeds are small, yellow to light brown in color. • Arugula germination season: The best time to plant arugula is between September and mid-November. • Suitable climate and soil for growing arugula: It is grown in moderate and 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 compost at least once to accelerate growth and development. Additionally, stems of arugula can be cut 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.