Description
While young leaves are eaten fresh, older leaves can be added to soups and stews.
Flowers are etean raw and has a similar flavour as the leaves.
Once used medicinally, the leaves are antiscorbutic, stimulant and stomachic.
$6.00
An ANNUAL growing to 60cm. Prefers well-drained soilin full sun or semi-shade. Drought tolerant when established.
Young leaves are peppery and often added fresh to salads or used on pizza or crostini.
While young leaves are eaten fresh, older leaves can be added to soups and stews.
Flowers are etean raw and has a similar flavour as the leaves.
Once used medicinally, the leaves are antiscorbutic, stimulant and stomachic.
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Other Names | Rocket Salad, Arugula, Rucola, Rucoli, Rugula, Colewort, Roquette |
Latin Name | (Eruca sativa) |