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Turnip greens—often overlooked in favor of the root—are one of the most flavorful and nutrient-packed leafy vegetables you can grow or buy. As a lifelong gardener who grows turnips year-round in Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that their greens deserve a place in the kitchen as much as their crisp bulbs. Whether harvested young for tender…
Plant spinach in cool weather. It is well suited for the spring and autumn gardens. Plant spinach before the weather warms in spring and again as the weather cools in early autumn. (When days lengthen in late spring and the weather becomes dry and hot, spinach bolts and stops making new leaves.) Spinach can be…
Arugula–also known as rocket, garden rocket, and roquette–is a dense, low-growing plant with long, smooth, soft-lobed, bright green leaves. Arugula is a cool-weather leafy crop. Grow arugula in spring and autumn. Arugula leaves can be harvested about six weeks after sowing seeds. Arugula plants will continue to produce succulent leaves as long as the weather…
Arugula is a versatile, fast-growing leafy green loved for its peppery, nutty flavor. With decades of experience growing arugula in raised beds, mounded rows, and containers, I’ve learned that selecting the right variety makes a big difference in taste, texture, and harvest timing. This guide highlights the best arugula varieties for home gardeners, helping you…
Arugula is a cool-season leafy green that grows quickly and produces tender, peppery leaves. Over decades of growing arugula in raised beds and containers, I’ve learned that planting at the right time for your USDA zone is key to preventing bolting, improving leaf quality, and maximizing yield. This guide helps gardeners across the country know…
Arugula is a fast-growing leafy green prized for its peppery flavor and versatility in salads, sandwiches, and cooking. With decades of experience growing arugula in raised beds, mounded rows, and containers, I’ve found that proper planting and spacing are key to maximizing yield, reducing disease, and keeping leaves tender. This guide covers how to sow,…
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