Growing Microgreens Starter Guide

Arugula Microgreens Seeds

Growing Organic Arugula Microgreen Seeds

Prepare a level growing surface of the soil or hydroponic medium by lightly patting it down and misting it with water until it is soaked. Sprinkle the Arugula seeds densely across the surface. Make sure the seeds aren’t overlapping. An old spice shaker can be useful in distributing the seeds properly. Water them in with a mister or spray bottle. Place a tray without holes on top to create a blackout dome. Put the tray in a dark location for 1-2 days if you can’t cover them. Each day, mist the seeds to keep them wet until germination has occurred.

After they have all germinated and look plump, move your seedlings to the sun or under a grow light. Water the tray regularly but allow the soil some time to dry between waterings. The exact amount of time between waterings will be different for everyone based on the room temperature and watering amount. Generally, if growing seedlings in the sun with a shallow tray, you will have to water them much more frequently than if growing them under a grow light in a deep tray. Try to be consistent with the amount of water you add each time; this will help you know how much to water in the future. They only need an additional 5-7 days to grow once moved to the light.

Although Arugula microgreens can be grown in traditional soil or hydroponic scenarios with equal success, some gardeners say that it changes the flavor. Try both methods and see what you prefer!

Benefits of Arugula Microgreens

Daily consumption of Arugula microgreens can provide health benefits such as improving immune system function, lowering the risk of erectile dysfunction, improving vision and eye health, and helping fight against cancer. Arugula microgreens contain more nutrients per gram than at maturity. This means you don’t need to eat nearly the same volume to get the same incredible health benefits.

Culinary Tips

Around six to ten days after planting, the seedlings will be ready for consumption! There is some wiggle room here, depending on how mature you prefer your seedlings. The older they get, the bolder the flavor. Slice the greens off at soil level with a sharp knife, about a .25-.5 inches up. Cutting up this high can reduce the need for washing your greens (assuming they were grown in an otherwise clean environment). Washing the greens ahead of time can lessen their shelf life by half the time.

Add these delicious greens to salads, sandwiches, and much more! Eat them fresh as a snack or garnish on a soup. The options are endless.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Arugula has such a unique flavor. The microgreens are to die for. I love garnishing pretty much any dish with a few, freshly cut sprigs. They add just the right amount of punch to anything I might be eating!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Other Microgreen Resources:

Microgreen How to Videos

Microgreen FAQ

Seeds per Package:

• 1 oz - Approximately 14,200 seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 56,800 seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 227,200 seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 1,136,000 seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 5,680,000 seeds