Sylvetta Arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) - Sylvetta Arugula is a wild, perennial-style variety prized for its slow growth, bold flavour, and culinary versatility. Compared to common arugula, it produces narrower, deeply lobed leaves and delicate yellow flowers, offering a more intense, peppery bite with a pleasant nutty undertone. This variety is highly regarded by chefs and home cooks alike for adding complexity to salads, pestos, and garnishes.
Leaves can be harvested continuously as baby greens, which are particularly pungent, or allowed to mature for a stronger, more robust flavour. Its slow bolting habit makes it ideal for extended harvest throughout the season.
20 days to maturity for baby leaves, 50 days to maturity for full size leaves
125 seeds per packetÂ
Planting Instructions: Direct sow Sylvetta Arugula outdoors from early spring through the season. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-drained soil. Maintain soil temperatures between 4–12°C for optimal germination. Keep the soil evenly moist to encourage steady growth and delay bolting. Seeds typically germinate in 5–7 days. Thin seedlings as needed to 4–6 inches apart for larger leaves.
