Arugula (Eruca sativa)

Is a leafy green with a spicy, slightly nutty flavor. It goes well on pizza, in salads, sandwiches, risotto, and unconventional pesto. Young, fresh leaves taste the best – and thanks to Oliver, you will have a constant supply of them.

Custom planting vs. prepared sets

Individual capsules are intended more for advanced growers who:

• build their planting from scratch themselves

• understand the differences in growth speed and plant size

• want full control over the composition of their planting

If you want to be sure that the plants will grow evenly and the harvest will be continuous, we recommend choosing a prepared plant set with arugula. Sets are designed so that the individual plants work as a whole – without having to figure out combinations, light, or growth pace.

Why grow arugula in Oliver

• Quick first harvest

  You can start cutting approximately 28–42 days from sowing.

• Long-term yields

  It is designed for repeated cutting within a single growing cycle.

• Ideal for everyday cooking

  Its specific flavor adds a kick to both cold and hot dishes. For lovers of Italian cuisine, arugula is a must – and above all, a joy.

• Perfectly complements smaller neighbors

  A medium-large plant (size L) that is best combined with size S and M plants.

How arugula behaves during growing

• it belongs among fast-growing plants

• medium light requirements

• it benefits from regular harvesting of young outer leaves

• the growing cycle is optimized for about 60 days

How to plant and what to combine with

Arugula belongs to size L, and it is good to keep this in mind when planting Oliver.

What it means in practice:

• it takes up two spots in Oliver – you can plant it in any pair of slots

• combine it with smaller plants – sizes S and M

• keep in mind that it grows tall and may slightly shade surrounding plants

Ideal neighbors for arugula (when combining on your own)

If you decide on a custom combination, arugula gets along well especially with these plants:

• Green Oakleaf lettuce

• Basil

• Parsley

How it works

1. Scan the QR codes on the capsules and the Olí app will guide you through the correct placement in Oliver.

2. Oliver lights each plant individually according to its current growth needs.

3. You just refill the water. In a few weeks, you'll be picking fresh leaves straight onto your plate.