vegetable variety in zone 8a
Astro arugula in zone 8a
Astro · Eruca vesicaria
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- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 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 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Astro in adjacent zones
Other arugula varieties for zone 8a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Astro arugula grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Astro is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 8a.
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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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