August 12, 2026
Why Arugula Packs More Punch Than Any Other Leaf
Dave Moorkens— Stacked Farm Chef
What is arugula?
Peppery, slightly bitter, with those distinctive jagged leaves, arugula is the one that adds real bite to a salad. Works just as well tossed through pizza fresh from the oven, or kept simple with parmesan and a splash of balsamic. In the UK, NZ & Australia it goes by another name: rocket.
Is arugula the same as rocket?
Yes same leaf but a different name. "Rocket" is used in Australia and the UK; "arugula" is the name used in the US. Whichever name you know it by, ours is grown to the same standard: no pesticides or herbicides, whether it lands on a plate in Brisbane or Boston.
CHEF’S TIP — Add it last: Toss arugula through hot dishes like pasta or scatter over pizza just before serving. Adding it at the end keeps the leaves fresh and delivers that distinctive peppery punch.
Dave Moorkens — Stacked Farm Chef
Why ours is grown differently
Arugula is a magnet for pests in the field, and it's one of the reasons conventional growers lean on insecticides. Growing indoors takes that problem off the table entirely: no soil, no pests, no need for chemical intervention at all.
Consistent indoor conditions also mean the peppery bite stays just as strong, batch to batch, without the swings in temperature that can dull or sharpen flavor in a field-grown crop.
CHEF’S TIP — Balance the bite: Pair arugula with sweet fruits like pear or fig, or bold ingredients like cheese and punchy dressings. The contrasting flavors help balance rocket’s natural bitterness.
Dave Moorkens — Stacked Farm Chef
Is arugula good for you?
Arugula is low in calories, and, like the rest of our range, a good source of Vitamin K1. It also naturally contains Vitamin C and nitrates.
Because arugula's usually eaten raw and unwashed, growing it without pesticides or herbicides matters even more here than elsewhere in the range, there's nothing on the leaf you wouldn't want on your fork.
How do you store arugula?
Store it unwashed in a sealed bag or container in the fridge, and use Stacked Farm's arugula within about 18 days for the best texture and flavour. Arugula is one of the most delicate leaves we grow, and starts to wilt fast once picked, so generally rocket will only last around five days.
Growing it close to the point of sale means less time between harvest and your fridge, and less handling in transit, both of which help it arrive tender instead of wilted.
Starts fresh, stays fresher
Here's the head start most greens never get: ours arrive clean and dry. Grown indoors, pesticide-free, and never washed, so there's no leftover moisture quietly turning the leaves before you've even opened the pack. Store them well and they'll reward you.
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FAQs
Yes same leaf. Rocket in Australia and the UK, arugula in the US.
Usually temperature. Field-grown arugula's flavor can shift with the weather; ours is grown in consistent conditions, so the bite stays steady bag to bag.
About 18 days, kept unwashed and sealed. It's more delicate than a sturdier green like romaine or mixed leaf, so it's best used a little sooner.
Parmesan and balsamic is the classic pairing, but it holds its own on pizza, through pasta, or as the peppery lift in a sandwich.
No. Ours is ready to eat straight from the bag, nothing was every sprayed on so theres nothing to rinse off.
No. We grow indoors with no soil, so there are no weeds or pests to manage, which means no pesticides or herbicides ever.
Not certified, and here's why: organic certification in Australia requires soil, and ours is grown hydroponically. That said, we don't use any pesticides or herbicides at all, so while we can't carry the certification, the growing process is just as clean.
Bold, peppery, and built to hold its own against strong flavors. Explore our recipes section for some inspiration.