"If you're cold, your outdoor plants probably are too - and it's time to bring those tender leafy greens indoors. Wintertime container gardening can be a satisfying, cost-effective way to incorporate more leafy green veggies into your daily diet, and few fast-growing veggies are as suited to the task as arugula. These seeds grow happily in your kitchen, thriving in countertop gardens and shallow pots even when the annual chill sets in."
"Arugula loves temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit - meaning, if your house is well-heated, the plant will thrive positioned in a south-facing windowsill. If it cools off to temperatures between 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit in your home at night, no worries. In nature, arugula is accustomed to cooler nighttime temperatures. Although, insulated containers might be necessary in particularly drafty rooms with older windows and compromised seals."
"To provide enough depth for the arugula's root system to spread out and to accommodate space for the plant to reach its peak height of 2 feet or taller, opt for a 6 inch pot with drainage holes to help avoid water-logging and subsequent mold. Arugula likes well-draining, alkaline potting soil, watered whenever the top feels dry - two to three times per week is generally a solid jumping-off point for winter gardening."
Arugula performs well as a winter indoor container vegetable in kitchens, countertops, and shallow pots. Optimal daytime temperatures are 60–70°F with tolerance for cooler nighttime readings. Use a 6-inch pot with drainage to prevent water-logging and mold and choose well-draining, alkaline potting soil. Water when the soil surface feels dry, typically two to three times weekly in winter. Low indoor humidity and limited sunlight are common challenges; using a humidifier and an LED grow light can boost crop yield. Insulated containers help in drafty rooms with older windows.
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