Growing Rocket, also Arugula/Rucola

07 Jul 12 Ann (Australia - temperate climate): I found that if you pick the leaves and leave them for a day in the fridge in a glass with the stalks in a little water they don't taste as bitter. Straight from the garden they are way too bitter but this way they seem to taste great. I do mix them with feta cheese, cucumber, pinenuts, apple, onion and capsicum (basically anything I have around at the time) all finely chopped including the leaves chopped and it makes a delicious side salad.
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24 Jun 13 Shaun (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You actually want the bitterness in Rocket which is where it's nutritional value is found. Rocket typically has a buttery bitter taste and when combined with other vegetables helps enhance their flavour.
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