Best Arugula Seeds (2026)

Arugula is one of the fastest crops you can grow from seed. Salad arugula (Eruca sativa, sold as roquette or rocket) sprouts in under a week in cool soil and gives baby leaves in three to four weeks, which makes it ideal for containers, window boxes and the gaps between slower crops in a bed. Wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) is slower to start but has a sharper, more peppery bite, narrower leaves, and comes back for years in many zones. Since the seed itself is cheap and easy, the real choices come down to which type you want, whether you need organic or slow-bolting seed, and how much seed you will actually use. We sorted the current Amazon listings into those groups.

In this guide

1. 1. Sow Right Seeds Arugula — Best Overall
2. 2. Purely Organic Slow Bolt Arugula — Best Certified Organic
3. 3. KVITER Wild Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) — Best Wild Rocket
4. 4. Isla’s Garden Astro Arugula — Best Mild Flavor
5. 5. Ohio Heirloom Roquette Arugula — Best Italian Roquette
6. 6. Organo Republic Arugula Roquette 5g — Best Value for Succession Sowing
7. 7. Organo Republic Arugula Microgreens Seeds 4 oz — Best for Microgreens
8. What to Look for in Arugula Seeds
9. Sowing Tips for Containers and Beds
10. Frequently Asked Questions

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How we compared: we compared 15 current Amazon listings for arugula and mixed greens seeds on what each listing states, including variety, seed count, germination and sowing guidance. We did not test or handle the products, and availability changes.

Arugula fits into a bigger cool-season plan; our vegetable gardening guide covers bed prep and timing, and our guide on how to grow arugula walks through care from sowing to harvest.

1. Sow Right Seeds Arugula — Best Overall

Best overall

Why We Like It

• Most complete growing specs on the shelf
• Minimum 1.5 g, about 825 seeds
• Seller offers to make it right if seeds fail
• Safe Seed Pledge, non-GMO heirloom

Specification	Details
Species	Eruca sativa (salad arugula)
Seed count	About 825 (minimum 1.5 g)
Germination	5 to 10 days above 60°F soil
Depth and spacing	1/8 inch deep, 6 inches apart
Plant size	Up to 1 ft tall, 6 to 8 in spread
Zones	2 to 11

Sow Right Seeds Arugula — compressed specs

Sow Right’s listing reads like a proper seed packet: species, seed count, germination temperature and timing, depth, spacing, mature size and zones are all there. That makes it the easiest pick for a first-time grower. Roughly 825 seeds is plenty for a season of succession sowing in a few containers or a short row in a bed.

The listing gives 50 to 60 days to maturity, which refers to full-size leaves; you can start cutting baby leaves much sooner. The 6-inch spacing is for full-size plants. For a baby-leaf patch, scatter seed more thickly and harvest by cutting, which is how most container growers handle arugula.

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2. Purely Organic Slow Bolt Arugula — Best Certified Organic

Best organic

Why We Like It

• Only single-variety USDA Organic arugula packet here
• Slow-bolt strain stretches the season
• Packed for the current growing season
• 30-day refund or replacement promise

Specification	Details
Species	Eruca sativa, slow-bolt
Seed count	About 400 per title (about 500 in product details)
Certification	USDA Organic
Harvest tip	Best at 2 to 3 inch leaves
Succession	Sow every 2 to 3 weeks
Guarantee	Refund or replacement within 30 days

Purely Organic Slow Bolt Arugula — compressed specs

Arugula’s biggest weakness is bolting: as days lengthen and temperatures climb, plants send up flower stalks and the leaves turn hot and tough. A slow-bolt strain does not stop that, but it buys you extra cutting time in late spring. It is the only single-variety arugula packet on the shelf carrying the USDA Organic seal (a Sereniseed organic greens collection is the other organic option), which matters if you grow for organic certification or simply prefer organic seed.

It is a smaller packet than most, at roughly 400 to 500 seeds depending on which part of the listing you read, so it suits containers and small beds rather than large plantings. The listing’s harvest advice is good practice: pick leaves at 2 to 3 inches for the mildest flavor, and sow again every two to three weeks.

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3. KVITER Wild Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) — Best Wild Rocket

Best wild rocket

Why We Like It

• True wild rocket species named
• Perennial; listing gives zones 3 to 12
• About 2,500 seeds
• Edible flowers as a bonus

Specification	Details
Species	Diplotaxis tenuifolia (wild rocket)
Seed count	About 2,500
Germination	5 to 21 days at 60°F or warmer
Depth and spacing	1/4 inch deep, 3 to 6 inches apart
Height	Up to 24 inches
Zones	3 to 12, per listing

KVITER Wild Rocket — compressed specs

This is the only listing on the shelf that is specifically wild rocket, Diplotaxis tenuifolia. The title also uses the word roquette, which usually refers to salad arugula, but the botanical name and the perennial habit make it clear what you are getting. Wild rocket has narrow, deeply cut leaves with a stronger, more peppery bite, and it is slower to bolt in heat than salad arugula, which makes it a better summer green in many areas.

Expect slower, more uneven germination than salad arugula, which matches the 5 to 21 day range on the listing. Once established, plants can be cut repeatedly and often overwinter in milder zones. Give it a permanent spot in a bed edge or a large container where it can stay for several seasons. The 24-inch height applies to plants that are allowed to flower.

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4. Isla’s Garden Astro Arugula — Best Mild Flavor

Best mild flavor

Why We Like It

• Named Astro variety, milder than standard arugula
• Listed as very cold hardy
• Clear row spacing for beds
• 1,000+ seeds

Specification	Details
Variety	Astro (Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa)
Seed count	1,000+
Depth and spacing	1/4 inch deep, 2 to 5 inches apart, rows 8 inches apart
Harvest	About 2 to 3 weeks after planting at 2 to 3 inch leaves, per listing
Succession	Every 2.5 weeks until summer heat

Isla’s Garden Astro Arugula — compressed specs

If you find standard arugula too sharp, or you are growing for kids, Astro is the pick. The listing describes leaves that are less lobed and more strap-like, with a milder flavor, and it calls the variety very cold hardy, suiting early spring, fall and even winter sowings under cover. It is one of the few listings on this shelf that names a distinct cultivar rather than generic roquette.

The harvest timing on the listing is optimistic for most gardens; in cool spring soil, plan on three to four weeks for baby leaves. The row spacing guidance is helpful for in-ground beds.

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5. Ohio Heirloom Roquette Arugula — Best Italian Roquette

Best Italian roquette

Why We Like It

• States germination rate and seed growing year
• Seed imported from Italy
• Tender, rounded leaves
• Good regrowth after cutting

Specification	Details
Variety	Roquette
Seed count	1,000+
Germination	85 percent, per listing
Seed year	Grown 2023, packed for 2024, per listing
Harvest	Around 35 days; leaves under 4 inches

Ohio Heirloom Roquette Arugula — compressed specs

Ohio Heirloom is one of the few sellers on the shelf that states both a germination percentage and when the seed was grown. The listing text refers to seed grown in 2023 for the 2024 season; arugula seed generally stays viable for several years when stored cool and dry, but fresher is better, so check the packet date when it arrives. Leaves are described as tender and rounded with a classic peppery kick.

The 35-day harvest guide is a realistic number for baby-to-medium leaves, and the listing notes good regrowth after cutting, which is what you want for cut-and-come-again containers.

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6. Organo Republic Arugula Roquette 5g — Best Value for Succession Sowing

Best value

Why We Like It

• Largest garden-sowing packet on the shelf
• 90 percent plus germination stated
• Packet sealed to last up to 2 years
• QR code links to a growing guide

Specification	Details
Variety	Roquette (Eruca sativa)
Seed count	About 2,900 (5 g)
Germination	90 percent plus, per listing
Storage life	Up to 2 years sealed
Sourcing	US-sourced, packed in Florida

Organo Republic Arugula Roquette 5g — compressed specs

If you sow arugula every two to three weeks from early spring through fall, you go through seed quickly. This 5 g packet holds roughly 2,900 seeds, the most of any standard garden packet on the shelf, and the seller states a 90 percent plus germination rate and a sealed envelope designed to protect seed from light and moisture for up to two years.

Family Sown and HOME GROWN also sell roquette packets of around 2,000 and 2,175 seeds; Organo Republic edges them on count and stated germination, but any of the three will serve a busy succession schedule.

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7. Organo Republic Arugula Microgreens Seeds 4 oz — Best for Microgreens

Best for microgreens

Why We Like It

• Bulk seed sized for dense tray sowing
• Listed as enough for up to 11 10×20 trays
• Resealable bag with growing guide
• Stated shelf life up to 3 years sealed

Specification	Details
Format	4 oz resealable bag
Seed count	55,000+
Yield guide	Up to 11 trays (10×20)
Growing media	Soil, coconut coir, hydroponic systems
Storage life	Up to 3 years sealed, per listing

Organo Republic Arugula Microgreens 4 oz — compressed specs

Microgreens use seed at a completely different rate from a garden bed: a single 10×20 tray takes thousands of seeds. Garden packets run out after one tray, so if you want peppery arugula microgreens on a kitchen counter year round, buy seed by weight. This 4 oz bag is the most practical size on the shelf; the same seller also offers a 1 lb bag for heavy users.

The seed works in a garden too, but at this volume it makes most sense for trays. Arugula microgreens are ready in roughly 7 to 12 days under a grow light or in a bright window.

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What to Look for in Arugula Seeds

Salad Arugula vs Wild Rocket

Trait	Salad arugula (Eruca sativa)	Wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)
Life cycle	Annual	Short-lived perennial
Speed	Very fast; baby leaves in 3 to 4 weeks	Slower to establish
Leaves	Broad, lobed, tender	Narrow, deeply cut, firmer
Flavor	Peppery, nutty	Sharper, more pungent
Heat tolerance	Bolts quickly in heat	More heat tolerant, slower to bolt
Best use	Succession sowing in spring and fall, containers	Permanent bed edges, summer greens

Our guide on growing rocket arugula covers both types in more depth.

Seed Count and Freshness

Arugula seed is tiny, at several hundred seeds per gram. For a few containers, 400 to 1,000 seeds lasts a season or more. For weekly succession sowing in beds, 2,000 to 3,000 is useful. For microgreens, buy by the ounce. Check the packed-for year and store leftover seed in a sealed jar in a cool, dark place.

Organic and Slow-Bolt Options

Certified organic seed is labeled with the USDA Organic seal; “non-GMO” and “heirloom” are not the same thing. Slow-bolt strains help in regions where spring warms quickly.

Sowing Tips for Containers and Beds

• Sow from about 4 weeks before the last spring frost, again in late summer for fall, and through winter under cover in zones 7 and warmer.
• Arugula germinates in cool soil, and germinates poorly in very hot soil above about 85°F.
• Sow 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep. For baby leaves, scatter thinly in a band; for full-size plants, thin to 4 to 6 inches.
• Containers 6 inches deep or more work well. A window box or a 12-inch pot gives a steady supply; see our guide to growing lettuce in containers, which uses the same setup.
• Keep soil evenly moist. Dry soil and heat make leaves hot and trigger bolting.
• Use shade cloth or afternoon shade as temperatures rise.