Type
classic arugula
Arugula variety
Rocket Arugula
Often sold simply as Rocket or Wild Rocket depending on strain, this is the familiar peppery salad green used in many home gardens. It grows fast and is best harvested young.
Days to maturity
20-45
Best for
classic salad use, quick sowings
About Rocket
Rocket is the common garden arugula type, usually Eruca sativa, with lobed leaves and the classic peppery bite people expect. It grows quickly and is reliable for salads, bunching, and repeated cutting.
Growing Rocket Arugula
Direct sow in early spring or fall for the best leaf quality. Harvest young leaves often, and watch for flea beetles on small seedlings.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all arugula, see the complete guide.
How to grow ArugulaOther arugula varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.