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:
How it works
Scan the QR codes on the capsules and the OlĂ app will guide you through the correct placement in Oliver.
Oliver lights each plant individually according to its current growth needs.
You just refill the water. In a few weeks, you'll be picking fresh leaves straight onto your plate.
Arugula
Package includes:
1 capsule with seeds in a growing substrate
2 wicks