When to Plant Arugula in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 18 to April 22, and expect your first harvest around April 22. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around September 22. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
Apr 22
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 22
Projected first harvest
Oct 27
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 6
Projected first harvest
Apr 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 2
Projected first harvest
Nov 6
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with arugula
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