When to Plant Arugula in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors April 21 to May 26, and expect your first harvest around May 26. Zone 5 also has a fall planting window opening around August 13. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 21
Projected first harvest
May 26
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 13
Projected first harvest
Sep 17
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 16
Projected first harvest
May 21
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 17
Projected first harvest
Sep 21
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with arugula
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