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Arugula is also known as rocket. It has a characteristic, sharp, slightly burning taste. Its leaves are a great addition to various dishes, especially salads. It is less demanding in cultivation than radish or spinach, so even a novice gardener can easily sow it. You can buy arugula in a supermarket, but home-grown arugula definitely has a better smell and taste.
Arugula. when to sow? Save these dates on your calendar
Arugula is very easy to grow. It will adapt to both sunny and slightly shaded places. It likes fertile, well-drained soil and is resistant to low temperatures. It can also be grown in containers. The first crops are obtained after 6-8 weeks. The plant reacts strongly to the length of the day. A long day is a sign for it that flowers need to be put out, so sowing should be done in spring or summer. It is best to sow it in April, during the first days of May, in August or in the first half of September. It is worth doing it at intervals of several days so that the arugula is always fresh.
How to grow arugula? Growing on the balcony is also possible
You can also grow rocket at home, e.g. in a pot on the balcony. The cultivation is very similar to that in the garden. All you need is ordinary, universal soil and regular watering. The first leaves will appear after a few days. When the plant grows to about 12 cm, you can start harvesting. If you don’t want to use it right away to prepare a dish, arugula will easily last 2 days in the fridge. Unfortunately, it often falls prey to ground fleas that pierce its leaves. If you notice pests on your plant, use a tight cover of white non-woven fabric sprinkled on both sides with soil.
Source: Gazeta
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