Harvest guide
When to harvest arugula / rocket
How to harvest arugula / rocket
Harvest gently with clean scissors or a knife rather than tearing, and take a little at first to see how the plant responds.
Storing your harvest
Keep it cool and use it fresh where possible; most home-grown crops lose flavour quickly once picked.
The mistake to avoid
Assuming every part of arugula / rocket is edible. For a number of food plants, one part is the crop and another is not safe to eat — confirm which before you harvest.
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Harvesting arugula / rocket — FAQ
When is arugula / rocket ready to harvest?
Depends on the crop — confirm which part is eaten before you harvest. Which part of arugula / rocket you harvest, and when, depends on the variety and on what you grow it for — and it is not something we assert from a name alone. Check a source that describes arugula / rocket specifically before you pick, and if any part of the plant is known to need cooking or preparation to be safe, follow that guidance.
How do you harvest arugula / rocket?
Harvest gently with clean scissors or a knife rather than tearing, and take a little at first to see how the plant responds.
How do you store arugula / rocket after harvesting?
Keep it cool and use it fresh where possible; most home-grown crops lose flavour quickly once picked.
What is the most common arugula / rocket harvesting mistake?
Assuming every part of arugula / rocket is edible. For a number of food plants, one part is the crop and another is not safe to eat — confirm which before you harvest.