arugula
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Arugula is a vegetable crop, grown in the rabi season. Sow it in Sep–Nov and expect to harvest in 30–45 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.0 (close to neutral) and 10–22°C. Plant at 20 × 8 cm, allowing 4–6 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 8–12 t. Watch for flea beetle, downy mildew.
Growing Arugula6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Crop profitability comparison Lettuce: ₹3.2L ████████████████ Arugula: ₹2.8L ██████████████ Herbs: ₹4.1L ████████████████████ Microgreens: ₹1.9L █████████ One glance answers: Herbs most profitable, microgreens least.
The specialist's handbook for cultivating the Mediterranean's prized peppery green Rocket, known internationally as arugula, stands as one of agriculture's most rewarding specialty crops, combining rapid growth cycles with premium market value and distinctive culinary appeal.
Customizing Nutrient Mixes: Stock Solution Example: For winter arugula crops, an example nutrient mix is provided, showcasing the importance of accurate elemental ppm levels (e.g., 166 ppm Nitrogen, 179 ppm Potassium).
Arugula: ₹480/kg, 26 days, 4.2 kg/sq ft/cycle, cost ₹185/kg 3.
Specifically: Leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula) Quick-cycle herbs (coriander, basil under 45 days) Cool climate conditions (18-24°C ambient) Small-scale home growing (5-20 containers) Electricity-constrained locations Lakshmi's Pure Kratky Success: 15 containers, butterhead lettuce, Bangalore winter.
Diversity: Anjali's Initial Mistake: Grew only butterhead lettuce (what she knew best) One restaurant order: "Can you supply arugula and bok choy too?" Lost account because couldn't diversify Solution: Plan variety from start.
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