Summary
Arugula is an edible annual plant in the family Brassicaceae used as a leaf vegetable for its fresh, tart, bitter, and peppery flavor.
Description
Arugula is a leafy vegetable with irregular, lobed leaves that are tender and delicious when small and young, but which turn bitter as they age. The taste is said to be peppery or mustardy, and the leaves are often added raw to salads or as a garnish on sandwiches or added to stir-fries or soups.
Additional Info
As a cool-season leafy vegetable, arugula is usually planted either in the spring for early summer harvest, or in the late summer for fall harvest. It is a fast-growing vegetable that matures in 40 to 50 days.
Varieties
Red Dragon
