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Eruca sativa
Arugula, also known as "Roquette," is a delightful salad green with a unique peppery-sweet flavour that adds a zesty kick to your dishes. This hardy green requires minimal attention and thrives all summer long, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners. Its attractive leaves not only enhance salads but also draw beneficial pollinators to your garden.
Size: Plants reach 10 to 12 in. in height with a bushy spread.
Yield: Expect a generous harvest throughout the growing season; regular harvesting encourages new leaf growth.
Taste: Distinctive sharp, peppery taste that enhances salads and savory dishes.
How to use: Ideal for fresh salads, garnishes, and as a flavour booster in various cuisines.
Planting tips: Sow seeds outdoors as soon as conditions allow, covering them lightly with soil and spacing 6 to 7 seeds per ft. of row. Arugula prefers average soil in a sunny location.
Harvest tips: Thin plants to 8 in. apart when they are 2 in. high, and harvest leaves regularly for continuous fresh greens.
