Arugula for Your Table

Arugula is a constant in the gardens at The Simple Farm.   Besides giving an ordinary salad a kick and pizza that extra pazazz - arugula falls into the category of anti cancer foods.  Arugula is touted as a "potent anti cancer food" that contains disease fighting phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. Here's where the info came from.

As you can see, already, that what was baby arugula (not quite the kick) is maturing. It needs picking so more new baby leaves can grow. These leaves are definitely peppery with that slight bitter kick. 


There are a several different kinds of arugula - like the wild and rockett.