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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 7, 2011
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    Unfortunately, you'll have to keep them pulled in the lawn or mulch other areas. The best way to keep seedlings from popping up in unwanted places is to harvest or cut back the plants before they flower or set seed.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 5, 2011
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    The manure is a possibility, if the soil where the manure is rotted (composted) is infected with flea beetles. They would travel with the manure.

    I like neem oil for treating pests. It is safe for people, pets and beneficial insects, but very effective on "bad" bugs. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Heather on
    August 8, 2011
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    As long as the leaves look stiff and not wilted, this is fine. Sometimes plant leaves grow faster than the leaf spines and the result is they get a somewhat wrinkled appearance.

    If the plants look wilted though, try giving them more water.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 13, 2012
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    The soil should be kept fairly moist and watering, especially container plants of arugula, should be done regularly. Typically, it needs to be given at least an inch or so of water each week, with container plantings watered daily or as needed to maintain moisture. For more information on growing arugula plants, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-arugula.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    To know for certain if the soil is low on nutrients or the pH is off, you would need to get a soil test. Once you have the results, you can go from there. This article will help with additional growing information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-arugula.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 10, 2015
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    Here is a link with more information on how to control and rid the arugula of pests.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/lettuce-pest-control.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2015
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