Arugula Microgreens

Getting Started With Arugula Microgreens? This is a guide on how to grow arugula microgreens at home. Rich in vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and packed with amino acids. As an ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and scrambled eggs, arugula microgreens enhance the flavor of these foods. Learn how to grow and maintain arugula microgreens at home with the following tips, and don't forget to follow me on social media.

Grow Arugula Microgreens: What you should know.

LIGHT & TEMPERATURE: Light 6-10 hours a day. Temperature: 72-76 F

SOAK SEEDS: There is no need to do that.

SANITIZE: No.

GERMINATE: 1-3 Days.

HARVEST AFTER: 8-10 Days.

REGROW: No

See my other article on mistakes to avoid while growing microgreens at home.

How long does it take to grow arugula microgreens?

It is a smart idea to start with arugula microgreens if you are a beginner at growing microgreens. It grows quickly and is typically harvested 7-10 days after planting.

Here are the necessary items to grow Arugula microgreens.

SPACE: To grow arugula microgreens indoors, a few things are needed. Space is one of them. Ideally, arugula microgreens should be raised indoors under a grow light in a well-ventilated, temperature-controlled area. Alternatively, it can be grown on a kitchen window sill.

CONTAINERS: What containers work well for growing arugula microgreens? It doesn't matter what container you put them in; microgreens will thrive there no matter what. My personal preference is to grow arugula microgreens in food-safe plastic trays, biodegradable boxes, or even glass containers.

SOIL: The soil must be well-drained and loaded with nutrients for arugula microgreens to grow well. An acidic soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7 is ideal for it. My most preferred soil, after testing so many different kinds of soil is Ocean Forest Potting Soil, as it has everything your plants need in one bag. As an alternative, you can grow arugula microgreens in a mix of peat, vermiculite, and perlite.

LIGHT: I love the Barrina LED lights because they are bright and are an on-budget product I can live with. I use four LED lights per shelf and have complete coverage on all three shelves.

SEEDS: Spread two teaspoons of arugula microgreen seeds in 5x5 pots on top of the moistened soil.

Arugula Microgreens: How Do I Store Them?

The most efficient way to store arugula microgreens is to store them in dry vacuum sealed bags and refrigerate them. Once harvested, arugula microgreens may be preserved for 10-18 days in a temperature-controlled environment maintained at 37-40°F. As a rule, I don't keep harvested microgreens for longer than six days. I like them fresh every day, so I do not keep them longer than that.

What do Arugula microgreens taste like?

The nutty, zesty flavor of microgreen arugula makes it an excellent addition to almost any dish.