A Detailed Guide to Arugula Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods
When it comes to arugula, many people think of sesame and assume that arugula is the seedling or the leaves and branches of the sesame plant, but in fact this is not the case. Here we will give a brief introduction to this vegetable, arugula.
1. What is arugula
Arugula is a herbaceous leafy green plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, genus Eruca, also known as rocket, rapeseed, and piao'er cai. Because the whole arugula plant has a strong sesame aroma from 1 to 3 days, it is called arugula. In China it is mainly distributed in Heilongjiang, Hebei, Sichuan and other places.
The edible parts of arugula are mainly the tender leaves and seedlings, which have a strong sesame aroma and a tender, smooth taste. Common ways to prepare it are stir-frying, making soup, or serving it cold dressed. Arugula seeds have a high oil content and can be used to press oil. Arugula has high nutritional value, being rich in lutein and β carotene, and has anti-cancer effects, helping to prevent and treat degenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and all aging-related diseases.
2. Arugula cultivation techniques
1. Land preparation and fertilization: Choose loose, fertile soil, rake the clods of earth until broken up, apply 2000 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer as base fertilizer, mix well, then level the ground.
2. Cultivation and weeding. After the seedlings emerge, when there are 3-4 true leaves, you can combine thinning and final thinning with the harvest of young plants, and weed in a timely manner.
3. Watering management. Keep the soil moist during the growing period. Except on rainy days, water every day, following the principle of frequent light watering. The leaves grow quickly in a cool, moist environment, have a fragrant taste, and no bitterness.
4. Topdressing management. After thinning is completed, apply topdressing according to the plant's growth vigor. Topdressing is mainly with quick-acting fertilizers such as urea or compound fertilizer, applied once every 7 days.
5. Temperature management. When growing in protected areas, pay attention to regulating temperature and light. For winter and early spring cultivation, when the temperature is too low, use small arched sheds or greenhouses to increase and maintain warmth. In summer and autumn, take cooling measures.
The above is some related content about arugula. Friends interested in arugula can go to the market to see whether this vegetable is for sale. No matter how it is prepared, it is a rare delicacy. It is also hoped that these cultivation methods will be helpful to friends who need them.