When to Plant Arugula in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 16 to February 20, and expect your first harvest around February 20. Zone 10 also has a fall planting window opening around November 11. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Feb 20
fall planting
Direct sow
Nov 11
Projected first harvest
Dec 16
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Feb 20
fall planting
Direct sow
Nov 11
Projected first harvest
Dec 16
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
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