Planting guide · zone 6a
When to plant arugula in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the average last spring frost is Apr 28 and the first fall frost is Oct 15. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 31Direct sowSpring
Apr 14Succession sowing 2Spring
Apr 28Succession sowing 3Spring
Jul 23Start seeds indoorsFall
Aug 20Transplant 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 5b →Arugula in zone 6b →Arugula in zone 7a →