Due to its diverse positive properties, arugula has taken a leading position among greens. Its use ennobles any dish, while bringing beauty and health. In addition, arugula can be grown even at home! In view of this, growing arugula attracts many gardeners or ordinary housewives.
Arugula, arugula, arugula - according to philologists, these three options are equally good and correct. Moreover, the variety of names of this green miracle grass is quite large - rocket, eruca, indau, caterpillar and arugula. But no matter what this wonderful plant is called, it will not cease to be one of the most popular in the national cuisines of the whole world, and the cultivation of arugula is gaining more and more speed.
In appearance, small arugula leaves resemble radish leaves. Arugula is an annual plant of the cruciferous family, has fruits similar to oblong pods, and the inflorescence is a brush of small yellow and white flowers. It grows no more than sixty centimeters, and in the process of growth it acquires an increasingly rich and rich taste and aroma.
The glorious rucola has an ancient usage history, and its geography is vast. Her biography dates back to ancient Rome. The Romans revered arugula for its properties, used as a spice, and seeds were used in the manufacture of aromatic oils. Modern Europe, especially Italy and France, cultivates arugula - risotto, pasta, pizza, salads can not do without its use. Our country got acquainted with this plant at the end of the last century, and even at first it earned the title of exquisite overseas greenery. And then growing arugula acquired domestic mass character, and it became possible to buy it simply on the market.
And as a result, after gaining a popular status, the cultivation of arugula using various methods and methods is currently being actively studied by gardeners. After all, it is so nice to pick up arugula grown with your own hands from your garden. Moreover, rucola is absolutely unpretentious - it does not require special soil and moisture, tolerates cold and the absence of abundant sunlight.
The positive side is that the arugula quickly turns green, and when it is sown at intervals of twenty to thirty days, you will provide yourself with an excellent component of your favorite dishes for a long time. How to grow arugula to extend the harvest? Just constantly pick growing leaves. If you do not use them immediately, you can rinse them, dry them and store in the refrigerator for up to two days. And collect seeds in time, otherwise you will encounter the problem of clogging the site.
Unfortunately, many do not have a personal plot, then how to grow arugula at home? Due to its qualities, it will easily please its shoots in the apartment, sitting comfortably on the window or on the balcony. If it is not possible to make a special container, feel free to plant the seeds in ordinary flower pots. And believe me, the interior of the arugula room will not spoil. And with proper care, it will delight you with a pleasant aroma and wonderful taste both in summer and in autumn.
Arugula will deserve your special location when you learn about its beneficial and nutritional properties. This green grass, due to its low calorie content, will appeal to all adherents of various diets. And lovers must definitely include it in their romantic dinner, because arugula has long been famous for its help in the intimate sphere - it is an excellent aphrodisiac.
In addition, arugula is a storehouse of vitamins, which will significantly strengthen your immunity and improve metabolism. Arugula cultivation is especially useful for those who have low hemoglobin and lactating mothers to increase lactation. Arugula also improves intestinal function, has a diuretic and expectorant effect. And the owners of freckles will say special thanks to her - she perfectly helps in their removal.