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Posted on 01/29/2020 3:51:04 AM PST by Libloather
Sad news for salad fans who enjoy the peppery bite of arugula over other lettuces: there's a national shortage.
The shortfall is due to the "unexpectedly cold and wet winter weather facing growers throughout the Southwest," according to the New Food Economy.
Those harsh conditions "paved the way for the spread of a fungal disease called downy mildew," which has made it difficult to produce healthy crops, the article further explained.
The shortage has already been felt by shoppers, purveyors and and diners across the country.
In New York, the fast casual Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava posted signs Monday saying there was no arugula available for their mixed greens or grain bowls.
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What a catastrophe......
Exactly my thoughts. Well said.
I’ll have to check my FIL’s backyard. Apparently, he’s a septuagenarian hipster, because he’s been enjoying it since before it was cool.
I had no idea it was ever available.
Even the name sounds bad.
I used to have a ‘72 Chevrolet Arugula sedan. Had the half vinyl top.
From 2007 - One line that landed a little flat, though, was when Mr. Obama sympathetically noted that farmers have not seen an increase in prices for their crops, despite a rise in prices at the supermarket. “Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula?” the senator said. “I mean, they’re charging a lot of money for this stuff.” - https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/07/27/obamas-down-on-the-farm/
Had that on squash, for among other plants here in NE, for among other plants,
Downy mildew can infect all cucurbits including cucumber, melon, pumpkin and squash. It thrives in wet or very humid conditions as a water mold. Pale green to yellow spots form on upper surface of leaves, and later ...https://extension.umn.edu/diseases/downy-mildew-cucurbits
And I like Argula (w. tomato sauce and grated cheese), which lasts longer than many other leafy greens.
NOOOOOOO!
What is it anyway?
No wonder people are so depressed these days... it’s always some calamity after another! Stop watching the news and get an instant hit of optimism!
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