Get acquainted with the best varieties of arugula

Arugula is a very popular salad crop in the Mediterranean countries and oilseed in Asia. Growing it in our open spaces is only gaining momentum, and the market does not yet provide the full variety of varietal diversity, but many varieties of domestic and foreign selection are commercially available. We will describe further the best varieties of arugula and its relative, the two-row eater.

Arugula: one name - two plants. How to distinguish

If you already have experience in growing arugula, you may have noticed that plants grown from seeds with the same name could be different in appearance and taste, or different names of plants could appear on the packaging next to the name of one variety. Confusion may arise with the appearance of the picture. Everything is explained simply: under the name of "arugula" two cultures are hidden.

The commercial name that came to us from Italy is today actively used in trade (in stores, on packaging, in catalogs), among vegetable growers, in cooking. In the special botanical literature, another name is used - Indow sowing campaign, or eruka sowing campaign (from the name in Latin). This plant belongs to the Indus genus of the Cabbage family and is arugula cultivated.

Inda plant annual, prostrate, reaches a height of 30-60 cm, is characterized by broad lyre leaves with jagged edges. Inflorescence - a rare long brush. The flowers are light, almost white with purple veins, sometimes yellowish or cream. Small, light brown seeds of arugula, similar to mustard seeds, are arranged in two rows in a pod 2-3 cm long. Green arugula has a spicy-spicy taste.

Thin leaf leaf - a perennial lodging plant 40-70 cm tall, belonging to the genus Cabbage.This plant, which is rarely used in our country, is grown as a leafy lettuce culture with the commercial name "Arugula Wild." It is characterized by narrow leaves with more dissected. The flowers are yellow, with time - orange. The seeds are very small, similar to poppy seeds, placed in two rows in pods 2.5–4 cm long. Greens taste more pungent than those of the Indo.

Indow sowing campaign

In the State Register of plant varieties suitable for distribution in Ukraine, only 2 varieties are registered, but nevertheless the seeds of many varieties of Russian and European selection can be found on sale. In Russia, 30 varieties of indow are registered.

Ukrainian selection: healer and Lybed

In 2008, the first variety of domestic plant breeding Indau was introduced into the State Register of Plant Varieties suitable for distribution in Ukraine - the Witch Doctor created at the experimental station "Mayak" of the Institute of Vegetable Growing and Melon Melon Growing of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (Chernihiv region), where certified arugula seeds. This is an early ripe variety, the first shoots appear on the 5-6th day, from the shoots to harvesting takes 27 days. The stem is straight, with a very thick planting can be bent. A sprout is characterized by weak anthocyanin staining. The leaves have a width of 6-10 cm and a length of 23-25 ​​cm, moderately intense green. In the outlet is 5-7 leaves. The flowers are white, with a diameter of 2.2-2.5 cm with purple veins. The yield of 1-1.3 kg / sq. The variety is suitable for cultivation in thickened crops and under conditions of mechanized technologies. It is recommended for implementation in all zones of Ukraine.

In 2014, the Lybed variety was registered by the Kiev enterprise "NK ELІT". This early variety of arugula pleases the first harvest within 20 days after germination. The growing season is 95 days. The outlet has about 10 long leaves of moderate green color without pubescence and wax shine, the first sheets are not dissected. The average yield of arugula Lybid is 2.5 kg / sq. m This variety of arugula is characterized by high yield and resistance to bolting. Varieties of arugula Ukrainian breeding suitable for cultivation in the open and closed ground.

Poker

The most popular variety of Indow is Poker, registered in 2005 by the Research Institute for Vegetable Growing in Protected Ground (Moscow) and the breeding company Gavrish. This early Russian variety is valued for its excellent taste and is recommended for salads and side dishes for meat and fish dishes. From germination to cut the greens takes 20-25 days. Branched stalk of arugula "Poker" reaches a height of 40-80 cm. The strongly dissected green leaves form a rosette 18-20 cm high. In a protected ground, the rosette consists of 12 leaves, in the open ground - 20-28. Arugula Flower Poker - pale cream. The yield of the variety is 1-1.3 kg / sq. m. The variety is suitable for conveyor cultivation in the summer.

Sicily

The mid-season Russian variety Sicily is entered in the register in 2006 by the Scientific-Production Company "Russian Seeds". Greens of this variety have a pronounced nutty flavor and aroma. The leaves can be eaten 27-30 days after emergence. The plant grows 60 cm high. Cold-resistant (brings frosts down to -6 ºС), but does not tolerate heat, during droughts it starts up arrows. The leaves of arugula are Sirelium lyrate, pinnately dissected, and the flowers are yellow-white with purple veins. The yield of greenery is 2.5 kg / sq. m

Rococo

Broad-leaved variety of Russian breeding Rococo was registered in 2006 by the company "Semko-Junior". The variety is early ripening: greens ripen for 20-25 days. It has a sharp taste and strong aroma. The green leaves of medium size are slightly jagged along the edge, gathered in a socket with a height of 12-18 cm and a mass of 20-25 g. The flowers are white. The yield of green - 1.6 kg / sq. m

Corsica

Mid-season variety Corsica was created by the Russian seeds scientific research company and Euro-seeds company in 2006. Greenery becomes edible for 30-32 days from germination. The semi-raised rosette of leaves reaches a height of 62 cm. The narrow leaves have a smooth surface, green color and a lyre form with a notched edge. The flowers are white with a shade of pink. The variety is resistant to cold, but does not tolerate drought, and it is fast arrow.

Koltivata

Dutch variety Koltivata entered the register in 2015. It is early ripening: greens can be eaten for 20-25 days. Large green leaves are strongly dissected and make up a rosette 10-15 cm high. The flowers of the plant are cream. The yield of green 2.4 kg / sq. m, the mass of the plant - 40 g This variety of arugula has a strong aroma and a sharp nut-mustard flavor, its juicy leaves are rich in essential oils and healthy substances. The variety is suitable for cultivation in the open and closed ground.

Curiosity

The mid-season variety Indow Dovkina was registered in 2010 by the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Vegetable Industry and the agricultural company Poisk. The semi-raised, 18–20 cm high rosette consists of medium green leaves of a lyre form with a smooth surface. A curiosity flower is creamy with brown veins. Plant weight - 18-20 g. Green yield - 1.7 kg / sq. The variety is resistant to cold, loves moisture, preserves its nutritional quality for a long time and starts the arrow late.

Spartacus

This early variety with a spicy taste appeared thanks to the agrofirm "Sedek" in 2012. Greens ripen 24-28 days. The plant reaches a height of 70 cm and a mass of 20-25 g. The rosette of leaves is half-raised, the leaves are green, medium in size, lyrate in shape and with a smooth surface. Cream flowers. The yield of green - 2.1 kg / sq. m

Victoria

Mid-season arugula Victoria bred in the agricultural firm "Sedek" in 2012. Greens are suitable for food in 28-32 days after emergence of shoots. The plant has a height of 70 cm and a mass of 22-27 g. A semi-raised rosette consists of medium smooth leaves of a lyre form and a light green color. Victoria's flowers are cream. The variety is characterized by a yield of 2.2 kg / sq. m

Thin leaf

In the State Register of plant varieties suitable for distribution in Ukraine, there is only one variety of two-row of fine-leaved leaves - Grace of Italian selection. The Russian counterpart contains 13 varieties, three of which were introduced in 2017.

Rocket

The Moscow company "LANS" registered the mid-season Rocket variety in 2006. Rocket greens can be eaten in 28-30 days. The semi-raised rosette of leaves reaches a height of up to 60 cm and a mass of 15-20 g. Medium narrow leaves have a smooth surface, a bright green color, a dissected form with teeth along the edge. The flower is light yellow. Greens have a strong aroma and spicy mustard flavor. Its yield is 1.5-2.5 kg / sq. m

Solitaire

This early ripe variety appeared in 2007 thanks to the Scientific-Research Institute of Vegetable Growing of Protected Soil and the breeding company Gavrish and is quite popular. Solitaire is a cold-resistant variety that can winter in open ground and in early spring to give greens. Its ripening period is 25 days.The semi-raised rosette of leaves has a height of 18–20 cm and the mass of a plant is 15–20 g. The leaves are medium in size and have a green, lyre-dissected shape with cuts along the edge. The flowers are yellow. Greens are very fragrant and have a strong nut-mustard taste, yield - 1.4-1.6 kg / sq. m. Can be grown in conveyor mode during the summer.

Taganskaya Semko

The early ripe grade Taganskaya Semko was registered in 2006 by the company "Semko-Junior". Greens are suitable for food in 20-25 days after the appearance of sprouts. The semi-raised rosette is 15–20 cm high and weighs 20–25 g. It consists of medium dark green leaves with a smooth surface and teeth along the edge. The flower is light yellow. Greens have a strong aroma and spicy taste. Its yield is 1.3-1.5 kg / sq. m

Euphoria

Registered in 2007 by the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Vegetable Production. Euphoria is a mid-ripening variety: 35-40 days pass from germination to use. The plant is resistant to cold and drought, has a height of 23-25 ​​cm and a weight of 30-40 g.Rosette of leaves semi-raised. Smooth, wavy-notched leaves have a green color and medium size, the flowers are yellow. The yield of green - 3.2 kg / sq. m

Cupid's Arrows

The mid-season variety of the Russian selection is entered in the register of varieties in 2011 by the Agrofirm "Poisk". The plant retains its commercial quality for a long time, it turns out to be late. 35-38 days pass from germination to fitness. The plant grows up to 20-25 cm in height. Weight - 35-38 g. The rosette of leaves is half-raised, and the leaves are medium, wavy-notched, green. The flowers are yellow. The yield of greenery - 2.6-2.8 kg / sq. m

Olivetta

This early ripe variety of Russian selection appeared in 2011 thanks to the company "Semko-Junior". "Wild Arugula" Olivet is fast growing: greens can be consumed in 20-25 days. It grows up to 20-25 cm in height, the mass of the plant is 20-25 g. Green, strongly dissected leaves have a pungent taste and strong aroma. Olivet flowers are light yellow, seeds are light brown, very small. The yield of greenery is 1.3-1.5 kg / sq. m Just a few years ago, arugula was a wonder, but today there are seeds of many varieties on sale, and this list will increase as breeding works are carried out and the greenery market is expanding. If you are interested in growing a new culture or you are a fan of arugula, you will definitely find a variety that will appeal to you.