When to plant arugula in zone 3a
In zone 3a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 20 and the first fall frost around Sep 10. Here is when to plant arugula.
Sow in the bedApr 22
Start pickingJun 1
Plant again for fallJul 18
Your arugula calendar for zone 3a
- Apr 22: Sow arugula seeds in the bed
- Jun 1: Start picking arugula
- Jul 18: Sow arugula seeds again for a fall crop
One of the fastest salad greens. Sow a little every two weeks.
Spacing in a raised bed: 9 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 3a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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