Tag: Arugula

Seeds: After bolting, arugula will send up small white flowers with dark veins. Seed pods will form along the stem. These can be eaten fresh – they have a strong radish flavor, or you can let the pods dry and harvest the seeds for planting next year. How do you collect seeds from arugula? Arugula […]

Standard garden arugula is an annual which won’t grow back the next year, but it can easily reseed itself, sprouting new arugula plants the following year. Wild arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) is a perennial which can survive moderate frosts and grow back every year. How long does arugula last in garden? The leaves are deeply lobed […]

The blooms appear after the leaves have grown to full size and are too bitter to eat. You can pick them off and add them to a salad or sandwich for a peppery bite. Aim to use fresh leaves as soon as possible. Can you eat mature arugula? The nutty taste of arugula is brought […]

Cooking with arugula: If arugula becomes overgrown, it is best cooked to mellow its sharp bitter flavor. I like to sauté chopped greens in olive oil and garlic until they are wilted and then use them as a bruschetta topping with grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese. How do you use overgrown arugula? Greens With Crisped Bread Crumbs […]

Sad news for salad fans who enjoy the peppery bite of arugula over other lettuces: there’s a national shortage. The shortfall is due to the “unexpectedly cold and wet winter weather facing growers throughout the Southwest,” according to the New Food Economy. Is arugula out of season? This green leafy veggie resembles radish leaves and […]

1. Arugula. Arugula, also known as rocket, can be spicy or mild, depending on the variety you use. Although arugula has a different flavor profile than spinach, it makes an excellent spinach substitute in dishes such as salads, soups, and pastas. Are arugula and spinach interchangeable? Spinach and arugula can be used interchangeably, but there […]