DibbleWhen to plant Arugula
Sow 4 weeks before last frost and every 2 weeks while it's cool. Fast and peppery, pick young leaves before it bolts.
When to plant Arugula by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 17 | May 22 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 12 | May 17 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 2 | May 7 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 24 | April 28 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 13 | April 17 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | February 28 | April 4 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 1 | March 8 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 3 | February 7 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 4 | January 8 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Arugula:
Family and rotation
Arugula is in the brassicas family. Hungry leaf crops. Follow legumes; avoid following other brassicas. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant arugula?
It depends on your zone. Arugula is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does arugula take to grow?
About 35 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 21 days after that.
What grows well with arugula?
Good companions include Lettuce, Spinach.
Plant at the right time this season
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