Product Name: Arugula Seeds

Family: Brassicaceae

Botanical Name: Eruca sativa

Common Names: Arugula | Rocket Seed | Rucola | Roquette | Gargeer

Cultivation: Conventional only; available without pesticide residue analysis.

Use: Sowing seed / Oil extraction / Spice and seasoning blends

HS Code: 12/09/91/00 if for sowing or planting – 12/07/99/00 for food/spice processing

MOQ: 10 MT, flexible for regular buyers

Origin: Egypt

Crop: April – May

Introduction

Source your next container of bulk arugula seeds directly from Egypt — ISTA-tested sowing seed at 97% minimum purity and 80% minimum germination, supplied untreated, pelleted, or coated to meet your growing system.

Arugula is a fast crop, and that is the whole commercial case for it: seed to saleable baby leaf in about three weeks, with microgreen trays cutting sooner. But a fast crop is unforgiving of poor seed. Uneven germination shows up as patchy trays and irregular cut dates, and in a 21-day cycle there is no time to compensate.

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Naming note: Eruca sativa is sometimes loosely translated as watercress from the Arabic gargeer. They are different plants — watercress is Nasturtium officinale. This page is arugula/rocket.

Available Forms

Choose the form that best matches your growing system:

1. Egyptian Rocket Seeds — For Agricultural Sowing

Egyptian rocket seeds intended specifically for agricultural sowing are supplied with an ISTA certificate covering key seed-quality parameters, including germination rate, purity, moisture content, and other relevant specifications. These seeds are selected and prepared for planting and are not intended for food or oil extraction.

2. Egyptian Rocket Seeds — For Food, Spices & Oil Extraction

Egyptian rocket seeds intended for food applications, spice use, and oil extraction are supplied as high-quality non-sowing seeds, with purity reaching up to 99%. They are suitable for food manufacturers, spice processors, and oil extraction applications but are not intended for germination or agricultural sowing.

Private Label Packing — custom bags and labelling for seed distributors selling under their own brand.

ُEIC Quality & Certifications

We stand behind the quality of our Egyptian arugula seeds because we build long-term supply partnerships.

For further independent verification, we accept third-party inspection by SGS or another inspection company of your choice, at the buyer’s expense.

Our certificates and registrations include:

• NFSA registered with the Egyptian Food Safety Authority
• ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 certified for quality and food safety management
• FDA, DUNS, GACC (China), and MFDS (Korea) registered

Learn more about our certificates and register certificates and registrations that support your import and compliance requirements.

Beyond certificates, we rely on our family experience and reputation. Our roots in the herb trade go back to 1960, beginning with our grandfather. We protect that reputation with every shipment and seek lasting relationships with importers.

Shipping, Export Coordination & Documentation

Shipping & Logistics:

• FOB and CIF Incoterms, with loading from Port Said, Alexandria, Damietta, and Sokhna ports
• Lead Time for Sowing Seeds: 25 days from receipt of the advance payment in our bank account.
• Cost-effective shipping arrangements through our freight partners

Export Documentation:

• ISTA certificate (if for sowing grade)
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin (COO)
• Official Phytosanitary Certificate
• Bill of Lading (BL)
• Fumigation Certificate (if required – at buyer’s fees)
• Importer Security Filing (ISF) for US shipments
• War Risk Insurance for 40′ containers, covered by EIC

Silica gel is placed inside the container to help control humidity and protect the viability of the arugula seeds during transit.

Packaging, Shelf Life & Storage

Packing Configurations:

• 25 kg Polypropylene (PP) bags
• 10 MT per 20′ FCL
• Customized and private-label packing available on request

Shelf Life: Germination declines after approximately 12 months, even in seed that remains physically sound. We recommend ordering against your sowing schedule rather than holding long inventory, and we can structure a rolling supply programme if that suits your planting cycle.

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry environment, protected from humidity.

Supply Capacity & What Affects Arugula Seeds Price

Supply Capacity:

• 10–11 MT per 20′ FCL in 25 kg bags (MOQ)
• Contract-based programs for continuous annual-volume supply
• Volume terms: free fumigation, plus insurance included on orders above 25 MT

What Affects Arugula Seeds Price:

• Germination percentage. The price varies according to the germination rate. Seeds with an 75% germination rate are priced higher than those with a lower rate, such as 60–70%.
• Purity grade. Higher purity requires more cleaning passes and more loss, so it costs more to produce.
• Crop year. Seed viability declines with age; current-crop seed prices are above carryover stock.
• Order volume and contract term.
• Timing of the order relative to the harvest season

Because arugula seed prices vary according to these factors, we quote each shipment individually rather than publish a fixed rate. Send us your volume, germination requirement, and treatment preference, and we will quote against it. If you are comparing offers, tell us the germination and purity figures you have been given — a cheaper quote at a lower germination rate usually is not cheaper per plant established.

Check our Egyptian Herbs, Spices, Seeds & Legumes Harvest Calendar to understand seasonal timing.

Who This Product Is For

Our arugula seed supply is intended for B2B clients purchasing at container scale for commercial growing and distribution.

• Agricultural sowing, when supplied as certified sowing seed
• Seed oil extraction
• Spice and seasoning applications
• Food ingredient manufacturing
• Sauces and savoury food products
• Traditional food and herbal preparations

We supply container-scale sowing seed to commercial growers and distributors, and do not serve garden-packet quantities.

Request a Quote or Sample

1. Share your arugula seed specifications, including volume, germination, and purity requirements.
2. Confirm your destination port (POD) and sowing schedule.
3. Receive a customized quotation and estimated lead time, with the ISTA certificate for the lot on offer.
4. Review and approve the sample before shipment — through a factory visit, a video showing the actual seed sample, or a physical sample sent to you when needed.
5. Proceed with your first container once the specifications and sample are approved.

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FAQs

Q1. Who are we? We are a third-generation family business established in 2007, with family roots in the herb trade going back to 1960. We process our products in two facilities: manual processing for delicate products and mechanized sorting and processing.

Q2. Is arugula the same as rocket, rucola, or watercress? Yes. Arugula, rocket, rucola, and roquette are common names for the same plant, Eruca sativa. Watercress is a different plant, Nasturtium officinale, with different characteristics and uses; the Arabic name “gargeer” refers to arugulaز

Q3. What germination rate do you guarantee? 80% minimum, ISTA-tested, with the certificate supplied for the lot you are buying.

Q4. How long do Egyptian arugula seeds take to germinate and reach harvest? Under suitable growing conditions, arugula seeds typically germinate within 4–8 days and reach harvest in about 30–45 days, depending on growing conditions and the intended harvest stage.

Q5. Do you supply treated or pelleted seed? No. We supply untreated, non-pelleted arugula seeds with ISTA certification for agricultural sowing.

Q6. How long does the seed stay viable? Germination starts to decline after approximately 12 months, even when the seeds still appear sound. We recommend ordering according to your sowing schedule rather than holding long-term inventory.

Q7. What is the MOQ? 10 metric tons, though we are flexible for regular buyers. A 20′ container holds 10–11 MT of seed in 25 kg bags.

Q8. Do you seek long-term relationships with buyers? Yes. We serve customers across 21 countries spanning the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, the Gulf region, and Australia. We want every first shipment, and every shipment that follows, to strengthen trust and build a lasting partnership.

Q9. How can I verify and follow my order before shipment?

You can verify your order through a factory visit, video verification, or a third-party inspection, such as SGS, at the buyer’s expense. You can also follow your shipment through our export process. Learn more about our Process

Q10. Do you supply the local market? No. We supply export markets only.