Apollo Arugula Seeds

Apollo Arugula Seeds

Arugula is often called "rocket" and is an aromatic green that is frequently used in salads and Italian cuisine. Apollo Arugula is considered a "highly improved" Dutch strain of domesticated rocket. It produces very large, rounded leaves that are very high in vitamin C.

Apollo Arugula has an excellent peppery taste and is rarely bitter.

The leaves are usually eaten raw but they can also be cooked like spinach or used as a topping.

Arugula is best grown in cool, moist conditions especially during the fall and spring months. In hot weather, it may flower, but don't worry, the flowers are also edible and have a great taste.

Apollo Arugula needs a lot of water and well drained soil. If the leaves are clipped from the outside of the plant it will keep growing and will produce 3-5 cuttings per year.

Also available:
Basil Seeds
Oregano Seeds
Culinary Herb and Spice Blends

Recipe for Pasta with Arugula and Goat Cheese Sauce:

Submitted by Alyson in Portland, Oregon

• A bunch of fresh Apollo Arugula
• 4 Springs Fresh Italian Parsley
• 1 8 Ounce container low-fat yogurt or sour cream
• 1/3 Cup goat cheese, crumbled
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 lb. Fusilli noodles
• Grated Parmesan cheese, as garnish

1. Before preparing sauce, fill a large casserole dish with water, and bring the water to a boil.
2. Wash and clean well the arugula and parsley. Dry thoroughly.
3. Trim and chop both the arugula and the parsley.
4. Place the arugula and the parsley in a food processor. Add the yogurt or sour cream, goat cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend the ingredients thoroughly. Keep the sauce at room temperature until ready to use.
5. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water, and cook the fusilli noodles following the instructions on the package. When the noodles are cooked, drain them, and place them in four serving dishes. Pour the sauce evenly over the top of each serving and add some cheese to each dish.
6. Serve immediately.

Companion Plants for Arugula : These plants will grow well with  Arugula

• Bush Beans


• Beets


• Carrots


• Celery


• Cucumbers


• Dill


• Lettuce


• Mint


• Nasturtium


• Onion Family


• Potato


• Rosemary


• Spinach


• Thyme

Repellent Plants for Arugula: Avoid planting these within close proximity to  Arugula

• Pole Beans


• Strawberries