Charis Cuisine

Arugula Sprouts, Growing Your Own

They're tasty, delicate and beautiful.

Place an inch of good potting soil or seed starting mix in the bottom of a shallow tray.

You can use an old seed starting tray.

Scatter arugula seeds about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch apart.

Cover with a light layer of soil or mix about 1/8 inch deep.

Water until nicely and evenly moist.

Cover the entire tray with dark plastic just until the first seeds begin to sprout, takes about four or five days.

Keep the little seedlings slightly moist but not soggy and place in a sunny or well-lit window,
turning the tray if they get leggy or start to lean into the sun.

Harvest the sprouts when they're three to four inches tall.

This will take about another week.

Leave a few sprouts to grow and they'll be full grown arugula in as little as a month.

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