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Astro arugula

vegetable variety in zone 7b

Astro arugula in zone 7b

Astro · Eruca vesicaria

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

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Will Astro arugula grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Astro is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 7b.

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

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