Arugula

Salad Green, Aromatic, Many Uses, Easy to Grow

Description

This salad green has a spicy tang that adds a real zest to salads and other dishes. It is fast growing and easy to grow and can be grown almost year round.

Planting

Arugula is a cool weather crop. Seed can be sown in winter, spring and fall in mild climates. Sow seed in 2 week intervals for prolonged harvest.

Care

Thin when plants are 1 inch high (eat the thinnings). Mulch to keep the plants cool and to retain moisture. Water frequently but lightly. Fertilize with a 10-10-10 or similar fertilizer

Harvest

Pull up entire plant when leaves are young and tender or harvest only young leaves from plant center leaving the plant to produce a second crop.

Hint

Harvest in early morning when leaves are crisp and full of moisture.

Nutritional Value

Source of Vitamin A, C and Folic Acid.