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.
