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Astro arugula

vegetable variety in zone 4b

Astro arugula in zone 4b

Astro · Eruca vesicaria

Zone
4b -25°F to -20°F
Growing season
130 days
Days to harvest
25 to 40

The verdict

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About Astro

Mild peppery, tender, fast-growing; the salad-mix arugula. Salads, pizza topping, pesto. Less spicy than wild types, slow to bolt for an arugula.

Critical timing for zone 4b

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Common challenges in zone 4b

  • Spring frost timing
  • Apple scab pressure
  • Cane berry winter dieback

Modified care for zone 4b

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Astro in adjacent zones

Other arugula varieties for zone 4b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Astro arugula grow in zone 4b?

Yes. Astro is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 4b.

Image: "Starr 070906-8899 Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa", by Forest & Kim Starr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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