Planting guide · zone 7a
When to plant arugula in zone 7a
In zone 7a, the average last spring frost is Apr 12 and the first fall frost is Oct 29. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 15Direct sowSpring
Mar 29Succession sowing 2Spring
Apr 12Succession sowing 3Spring
Aug 6Start seeds indoorsFall
Sep 3Transplant 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 6a →Arugula in zone 6b →Arugula in zone 7b →Arugula in zone 8a →