Rocket Leaves

[tlrnnp67]

I recently found a recipe, and one of the ingredients was rocket leaves. I had never heard of them, so Googled it. It looks like it's more of a European plant. Has anyone tasted them? If so, did you like the taste? Have you seen any in the US?

[casusbelli]

Tim-
It has 3 names: Rocket in England, Roquette in France, and ARUGULA in It'ly. It is very easy to grow from seed, and IMHO is a heck of a lot better green than lettuce, both taste (peppery) and nutritionally (vitamins). Only pests it had in my garden were a few flea beatles and cabbage worms, which I kept up with easily. My favorite green. Liked it on sandwiches too. Try it!
sean

[tlrnnp67]

Thanks for the info. Now, arugula I know! LOL. I like arugula. Funny how things have different names.