Arugula

Arugula

Arugula has deeply lobed green leaves, with a crisp, tender texture and a fresh, peppery flavour.
Use it when you want a bold leafy green that adds fresh flavour to salads and everyday meals.

Why you’ll love it

– Freshness: Harvested and packed when you place an order
– Hyperlocal: Grown in Scarborough for pickup or local delivery
– Clean: Hydroponic, soil-free, and grown in a controlled indoor system
– Flavour: Fresh, peppery flavour with a slightly nutty and mustard-like notes
– Colour: Deeply lobed green leaves with a crisp, tender texture
– Best for: Salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, pasta, grain bowls, and pesto

Best ways to use Arugula

Enjoy Arugula fresh in salads for its pepper flavour, or layer it into sandwiches, wraps, and burgers for added freshness.
Toss it over pizza or stir it into warm pasta just before serving so the leaves wilt slightly without losing their bright flavour.
Use the leaves in sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls, or pickle them for a traditional tangy accompaniment.

Arugula pairs well with Parmesan, goat cheese, feta, lemon, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, pine buts, tomatoes, roasted beets, mushrooms, avocado, chicken, steak salmon, eggs, and pasta.
Arugula is commonly used in fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, pasta dishes, grain bowls, and pesto.

Why hydroponic Arugula?

Hydroponic growing uses a water-based nutrient system instead of soil. This helps keep the crop clean, controlled, and close to the community.
Since we grow locally in Scarborough, travel time from harvest to pickup or delivery is reduced.

Indoor hydroponic growing can also support careful water use because water and nutrients are managed in a controlled system.
For customers, that means fresh local greens grown with care, consistency, and less dependence on long-distance supply chains.

Freshness Tips

– Rinse before use
– Snip only what you need to maintain freshness
– Keep refrigerated
– Store in a loose bag or container to help reduce moisture loss
– If the leaves soften, refresh them in very cold water for 10 to 15 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly before serving
– Use within 5 to 7 days for the best flavour and aroma

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Learn more about hydroponic vertical farming from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).