Spanish Name
Arúgula
Scientific Name
Eruca sativa
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Annual
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Edible parts
FlowerLeaves
Recipes
Growth Type
Leafy greenGroundcover
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalSalad GreenPollinator
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use raw in salads, pizza topping. Cooked, sautéed, baked - similar to spinach.
Nutritional Info
Rich in vitamin K, A, folate, and calcium
Medicinal Uses
Detoxifying; supports bone health and digestion
Planting Distance
15–25 cm between plants
Harvest Time
3–4 weeks after sowing. Harvest: 1–2 months; continuous cut-and-come-again
