Name: Aquager Technologies Arugula (Astro) (4x)
SKU: 8943963734258
Availability: InStock

Description

Astro Arugula: This variety is milder and nuttier compared to traditional types, making it versatile in culinary use. It is perfect for both hydroponic systems and traditional soil gardening, allowing you to grow it indoors or outdoors.

What’s Included: The package includes 4 pre-seeded organic grow mediums embedded with arugula seeds. These mediums incorporate coco coir and peat, have a balanced pH and are 100% compostable.

Grow Time and Characteristics: It takes about 40 days for the plant to grow. It features a mild and nutty flavor, suitable for salads, sandwiches, and pizza toppings. It is rich in dietary fiber, aiding digestion and gut health, and high in calcium, supportive of bone health.

How to Grow: Start the process in a Germination Nursery. It involves placing all 4 grow mediums in nursery cells, adding water, and covering with the humidity dome for optimal germination. The seeds sprout in 7-14 days in the controlled nursery environment. Once the seedlings develop 2-4 true leaves, you can transplant them into your Chef’s Organic Set, outdoor garden beds, or flower pots.

Advantages of Starting in a Nursery: It offers higher germination rates with controlled humidity and temperature. All grow mediums get optimal conditions, reducing seed waste. The seedlings are protected from elements such as wind, heavy rain, pests, and temperature fluctuations. You can work comfortably at table height, avoiding back pain, and keep the process clean, making it perfect for apartment gardening. The controlled environment produces healthier, more robust plants for transplanting. You also have the advantage of growing year-round by starting seeds indoors any season, then moving outside when ready.