Planting guide · zone 5b
When to plant arugula in zone 5b
In zone 5b, the average last spring frost is May 8 and the first fall frost is Oct 8. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Apr 10Direct sowSpring
Apr 24Succession sowing 2Spring
May 8Succession sowing 3Spring
Jul 16Start seeds indoorsFall
Aug 13Transplant into the gardenFall
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Soil & site
Average soil with steady moisture. Heat and drought turn the flavor from peppery to harsh.
Seedling care
Grows fast — transplant at 3 weeks or direct sow; either works.
Growing notes
A true cut-and-come-again crop. Fall plantings hold quality far longer than spring ones.
Harvest
Cut leaves at 3–4 in, an inch above the crown, and it regrows for 2–3 more cuttings.
Same crop, other zones
Arugula in zone 5a →Arugula in zone 6a →Arugula in zone 6b →Arugula in zone 7a →