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Greens – Arugula

Arugula, also known as salad rocket, roquette, rocket salad, salad roquette, roquette salad and tira, is a leafy green, grown as an annual. Leaves are compound and have a spicy, peppery flavor.Arugula is a cool season vegetable best grown during the spring and fall. Plants mature within two to three months from seeds. Warm [...]

Boost Veggies With Side-Dressing of Nitrogen Fertilizer

Many vegetable crops benefit from a side-dressing of nitrogen fertilizer after making considerable growth or starting to fruit, unless a slow-release fertilizer was applied at planting time.

In a side-dress application, the nitrogen fertilizer is applied along the sides of the plants, about six inches away from the stems, either along the row [...]

Greens – Cress

Cress is one of those leafy greens that makes you sound snooty and rich when you order a soup, salad, or sandwich. However, it is easy and quick to grown (12 to 20 days from seed), and provides vitamins and minerals. How it became associated with afternoon teas and bridge luncheons is not fully [...]