vegetable variety in zone 7b
Astro arugula in zone 7b
Astro · Eruca vesicaria
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- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 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 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
- ▸ Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Astro in adjacent zones
Other arugula varieties for zone 7b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Astro arugula grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Astro is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 7b.
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Image: "Starr 070906-8899 Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa", by Forest & Kim Starr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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