How to grow, use, and store. At Home Seed Sources Arugula is one of those great, simple greens to grow at home. Arugula performs best in spring to early summer. But use the flowers in your salads and collect seeds for future plantings. Harvest 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. How to Stor e Rinse the leaves in cool water and dry on paper toweling. Wrap leaves tightly in plastic or a zip lock bag. Best if used within two days. Please visit Ken's site La Cucina Eoliana E Siciliana .