When to Plant Arugula in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 15 to March 22, and expect your first harvest around March 22. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around October 13. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
Mar 22
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 13
Projected first harvest
Nov 17
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Arugula planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 1
Projected first harvest
Mar 8
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 27
Projected first harvest
Dec 1
spring planting
fall planting
Arugula is ready to harvest in about 35 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with arugula
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