30/11/2020
What Is Arugula?
Also known as “rocket” or “roquette,” is a fast-growing, cool-season salad green that adds a tangy, mustard-like flavor to salads.
Arugula seeds can be direct-sown into the garden.
It can be grown in a container.
Choose a container at least 6 inches deep to accommodate the roots.
Seeds germinate quickly. It takes 3-5 days.
Arugula grows best in full sun but can tolerate light shade.
Arugula is ready for harvest 40-45 days after sowing. Pick young, tender leaves when they are when they are 2 to 5 inches (5-7.5 cm) long. Pick new leaves from the bottom of the plant. Clip individual leaves for cut-and-come-again harvest. New leaves will sprout from the center crown. Harvest whole plants by pulling out plants or cutting whole plant just above the root. Older leaves are more bitter flavored than young leaves.
✅Arugula Health Benefits
Arugula is full of antioxidants -- compounds that can protect against or reverse damage to your cells.
Arugula also has glucosinolates. These natural substances, which give arugula its bitter taste and strong scent, may protect you against certain cancers, including breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers. Arugula may also fight inflammation. It has ample vitamin K, which is good for your bones and may help prevent osteoporosis.
✅Arugula Uses
You can use arugula just like you would other leafy greens, especially when you want a spicy bite: Try it:
• As a pizza or baked potato topping
• In pasta
• In salads
• In soups and sauces
• Instead of lettuce in sandwiches
• In omelets or smoothies
Last pic ➡️I just put arugula on top of tortang talong as keme keme na dish..😁
Source: google/ webmd
