When to plant arugula in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant arugula.
Sow in the bedMar 25
Start pickingMay 4
Plant again for fallAug 22
Your arugula calendar for zone 6a
- Mar 25: Sow arugula seeds in the bed
- May 4: Start picking arugula
- Aug 22: 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 6a. 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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