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Greens, Astro Arugula

Greens, Astro Arugula

Regular price $3.95 CAD
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Vigorous green with a slight to strong peppery flavour depending on the plant stage and temperature. Leaves are deeply lobed. Cut as a baby green for salads or when leaves are larger for sandwiches, to put on pizza or even for a zesty pesto (in lieu of basil).

+/- 1000 seeds

Certified organic by Quebec Vrai

Growing recommendations

Arugula can withstand partial shade and generally prefers cool weather like we have in spring and fall. Seed densely at 1/8” depth roughly 50 seeds per foot. Keep soil moist. Seed multiple successions from early spring until late summer for continuous harvest.

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    We ship throughout Canada. You can select one of two flat rate shipping options at checkout: $5 for lettermail or $23 for expedited (with Canada Post).

    Alternately, you can choose to pick up your order at the farm in Farrellton, QC.

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The trialing allows us to test varieties of a same species side by side and determine which one(s) taste and perform the best.

 

Breeding and variety maintenance means selecting for traits that are desirable such as flavor, texture, disease resitance, earliness and hardiness, just to mention a few.

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