Cultivation of Arugula

Site: Arugula is one of those great, simple greens to grow at home.  Sow the seeds in a sunny location in succession plantings (approximately every 20 to 30 days) from early spring to fall. 
 

Propagation: Arugula performs best in spring to early summer.  After that time, plant it under the shade of an "airy" tree (not dense shade), or under shade cloth.   It is not fussy at all, although too much drought and summer heat will cause the leaves to be smaller and more "peppery".

Growing: To harvest simply pick the young leaves and the plant will keep generating new ones for months. Older leaves are a bit tougher and hotter.

The flowers are small, white with dark centers and can be used in the salad for a light piquant flavor.