ZonePlant
Astro arugula

vegetable variety in zone 6a

Astro arugula in zone 6a

Astro · Eruca vesicaria

Zone
6a -10°F to -5°F
Growing season
180 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 6a

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Common challenges in zone 6a

  • Brown rot in stone fruit
  • Japanese beetles
  • Spring frost damage to peach buds

Modified care for zone 6a

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Astro in adjacent zones

Other arugula varieties for zone 6a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Astro arugula grow in zone 6a?

Yes. Astro is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 6a.

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

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