Arugula | Esmee

Esmee Arugula – Beautiful Oakleaf with Mild Flavor

Esmee Arugula stands out with its deeply incised, ruffled oak-type leaves, bringing an elegant touch to salads and garnishes. Its vibrant green, rounded oakleaf shape adds loft and texture to salad mixes, while offering an excellent, mild flavor that’s less peppery than traditional arugula. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and light sautés, Esmee Arugula is a versatile and visually appealing green.

Why Grow Esmee Arugula?

• Beautiful oakleaf shape with deeply incised, ruffled leaves

• Mild, pleasant flavor – less peppery than standard arugula

• Adds loft and texture to salad mixes and plated dishes

• Fast-growing and productive, perfect for multiple harvests

• Ideal for fresh eating, garnishes, and light cooking

Growing Information

• Type: Oakleaf arugula, fast-growing salad green

• Leaf Shape: Deeply incised, ruffled oak-type leaves

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (4–6+ hours daily)

• Days to Maturity: 21–30 days for baby leaves, 40+ days for full size

• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart for baby greens, 8–12 inches for mature plants

• Soil Needs: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with regular watering

• Support Required: None – low-growing leafy green

Gardener’s Tips

• Harvest young leaves for the best texture and mild flavor

• Grow beyond maturity to save the seeds for your next succession!

• Succession plant every 2–3 weeks for an extended harvest season

• Water consistently to maintain tender leaves and prevent bolting

• Mix with other salad greens for added texture and visual appeal

Perfect For:

• Gardeners looking for a mild, tender arugula variety with a unique leaf shape

• Salad mix growers needing texture, loft, and visual appeal in bags and on plates

• Home cooks who love fresh, mild arugula for salads, sandwiches, and light cooking

The Esmee Arugula brings beauty, texture, and mild flavor to every plate, making it an essential green for both home and market gardens. Grown with care at Arcadia Refuge Farm, this tender oakleaf arugula is ready to elevate your salads and harvests.