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Seasons/Availability
Arugula is available year round.
Current Facts
Arugula that is sequentially planted and harvested encourages new growth and prevents the plant from bolting, which produces flowers and decreases the life longevity of the plant. One can determine aged crops vs. fresh crops by the toughness and intensity of the leaves and the woodiness of its stems.
Description/Taste
Arugula appears to be a leafy green, but it is in fact an annual herb. Its flavor proves its herbaceous qualities with peppery essences and mustard like flavors. When the plant matures it produces four-lobed white flowers with purple veins that are also peppery in flavor and equally edible.
Applications
Arugula is considered an herb, a salad green and even a leaf vegetable, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. When arugula is grown as an herb it is often woodier and more strongly flavored. Add this variety of arugula to raw pesto and sauces where it's pungency will come through. Add whole leaves to grilled cheese sandwiches or a BLT. Use as a leafy bed for grilled seafood or vegetables. Use herb arugula within a week of purchase and keep dry and refrigerated.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Arugula is used as a pizza topping in Italian cuisine, often finishing the pizza at the end of the baking period or just after it comes out of the oven so as not to lose the intensity of its flavor.
Geography/History
Arugula's vernacular name is garden rocket or simply rocket. It is of the species Eruca setiva and native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Morocco, Portugal and Lebanon. It can grown on dry land and wet soil alike.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Arugula. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Arugula is available year round.
Current Facts
Arugula that is sequentially planted and harvested encourages new growth and prevents the plant from bolting, which produces flowers and decreases the life longevity of the plant. One can determine aged crops vs. fresh crops by the toughness and intensity of the leaves and the woodiness of its stems.
Description/Taste
Arugula appears to be a leafy green, but it is in fact an annual herb. Its flavor proves its herbaceous qualities with peppery essences and mustard like flavors. When the plant matures it produces four-lobed white flowers with purple veins that are also peppery in flavor and equally edible.
Applications
Arugula is considered an herb, a salad green and even a leaf vegetable, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. When arugula is grown as an herb it is often woodier and more strongly flavored. Add this variety of arugula to raw pesto and sauces where it's pungency will come through. Add whole leaves to grilled cheese sandwiches or a BLT. Use as a leafy bed for grilled seafood or vegetables. Use herb arugula within a week of purchase and keep dry and refrigerated.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Arugula is used as a pizza topping in Italian cuisine, often finishing the pizza at the end of the baking period or just after it comes out of the oven so as not to lose the intensity of its flavor.
Geography/History
Arugula's vernacular name is garden rocket or simply rocket. It is of the species Eruca setiva and native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Morocco, Portugal and Lebanon. It can grown on dry land and wet soil alike.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Arugula. One
is easiest, three is harder.
