ZonePlant
Wild Rocket / Sylvetta arugula

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Wild Rocket / Sylvetta arugula in zone 8a

Wild Rocket / Sylvetta · Eruca vesicaria

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
25 to 40

The verdict

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About Wild Rocket / Sylvetta

Sharp, intense pepper bite, deeply lobed leaves; the connoisseur's arugula. Salads, pasta toss, pizza. Slow-growing perennial-style, holds longer in heat.

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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Wild Rocket / Sylvetta in adjacent zones

Other arugula varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Wild Rocket / Sylvetta arugula grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Wild Rocket / Sylvetta is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8b, which includes zone 8a.

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

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