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Erucavesicaria subsp. sativa

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Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa by djobsis
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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Eruca (er-ROO-kuh)
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Synonym
Brassica eruca
Eruca sativa
Raphanus eruca
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Jacksonville, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

San Marcos, Texas

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carminator1
mobile, AL (Zone 8a) | November 2009 | positive

Grows great in my area. Love the pungent taste of it and it is a great addition to salads. I also love the fact that it is a come again...Read More

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2008 | neutral

An early (38 day) heat tolerant cultivar.

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