General Information
Micro Arugula greens are very small in size, averaging 5-7 centimeters in length, and have 2-4 gently lobed, heart-shaped leaves connected to a slender stem. The bright green leaves are delicate, smooth, flat, tender, and thin, and are attached to a flexible light green stem. Though mild in comparison to fully grown arugula leaves, Micro Arugula is crisp, green, and has an initial nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness that fades into a peppery, earthy, and pungent bite.
History
Arugula is native to the Mediterranean and has been grown since ancient times. It was then brought to the United States by European colonists but did not become well-known until the 1990s. Micro Arugula was created in the United States in the 1980s-1990s, around the same time that the mature herb increased in popularity. Today Micro Arugula can be found at select distributors, specialty grocers, and online seed catalogs across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
