Planting guide · zone 6b
When to plant arugula in zone 6b
In zone 6b, the average last spring frost is Apr 21 and the first fall frost is Oct 22. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 24Direct sowSpring
Apr 7Succession sowing 2Spring
Apr 21Succession sowing 3Spring
Jul 30Start seeds indoorsFall
Aug 27Transplant 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 5b →Arugula in zone 6a →Arugula in zone 7a →Arugula in zone 7b →