Arugula flowers when it is exposed to high temperatures or long daylight hours, signaling the plant to go to seed. This can happen if the plant is stressed or if it is late in the growing season.
Some recipes that feature arugula as a key ingredient include arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette, arugula and prosciutto pizza, and arugula pesto pasta.
To encourage flowering arugula to thrive and produce a bountiful harvest in your garden, ensure it receives plenty of sunlight, water consistently but avoid overwatering, provide well-draining soil rich in nutrients, and consider using organic fertilizers. Additionally, regularly deadhead the flowers to promote continuous growth and harvest the leaves frequently to prevent the plant from going to seed too quickly.
Arugula is called "Vasanthi Aku" in Telugu.
I picked up a tub of baby arugula today for about $4.
The salad "arugula" is known as "roquette" in French.
Arugula has a peppery and slightly bitter taste, with a hint of nuttiness.
Arugula is an edible leaf and is kosher year round including Passover.
Yes, arugula does flower during its growth cycle.
Well, honey, the Tamil name for arugula is "அருக்குளா" (arukkulā). So, if you're looking to add a little peppery kick to your salad in Tamil, that's the word you need. Now go on and impress your Tamil-speaking friends with your fancy arugula knowledge!
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Yes, arugula can regrow after being harvested if the roots are left intact.