GenAcres Homestead

GROWING ARUGULA FOR CHICKENS! Chicken feed isn't cheep!  Luckily, there are some ways that you can reduce your bagged chicken feed bill. Feeding your hens food scraps from your leftover meals is certainly one. But for putting a bigger dent in that feed bill, grow some healthy feed alternatives right there in your backyard or homestead. Most greens are a wonderful choice to grow for your chickens.  Why Feed Arugula to Chickens? Arugula is quite good for chickens.  In fact, it is superior to many other leafy vegetables thanks to its abundance of vitamins and minerals all of which can help chickens thrive. Arugula is commonly classified as a superfood among other leafy vegetables and is packed with a ton of nutrition, both in  vitamin and mineral form. Arugula contains a phenomenal amount of vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, vitamin A equivalent, and beta-carotene, and it still contains a respectable amount of vitamins B2, B6, and vitamin E. The leaves of Arugula will grow a rosette about

GROWING  ARUGULA aka  Rocket Roquette  Cool-season annual plant Height:  6-12"       Width 8-10" The leaves of Arugula provide a spicy zing when added to salads.  It will grow a rosette about a foot wide and equally as tall.  It's a cut-and-come-again plant.  It boasts several health benefits.  It is an excellent source of fiber, rich in Vitamins A, C, and K as well as a good source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Types: Wild Arugula.  Grows up to 2' tall with jagged leaves and a yellow flower. Rocket Salad.  A weaker peppery flavor.  The plant grows up to 3' tall.  It has lobed leaves and a white flower.     Starting Seeds of Arugula Seed Depth:                    1/8" on the soil surface and tamp down. Seed Spacing:                 3-4"  Thin to 4-6". Days to Germinate:          7-14 days. Days to Harvest:              3 weeks/baby leaves,  45 days mature. Seed Longevity: