National arugula shortage due to wet, cold growing conditions

ABC 'News' ^ | 1/28/20 | Kelly McCarthy

[metmom]

What a catastrophe......

[Tudorfly]

Exactly my thoughts. Well said.

[Tanniker Smith]

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.

[Gay State Conservative]

If I knew what arugula was I'd probably be worried. But I don't...so I'm not.

[davius]

I had no idea it was ever available.

[HighSierra5]

Even the name sounds bad.

[headstamp 2]

I used to have a ‘72 Chevrolet Arugula sedan. Had the half vinyl top.

[RightGeek]

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/

[maggief]

[Charles Martel]

Gee, that's a shame...

[daniel1212]

downy mildew

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.

[SimpleJack]

NOOOOOOO!
What is it anyway?

[jimmygrace]

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!