Planting guide · zone 7b
When to plant arugula in zone 7b
In zone 7b, the average last spring frost is Apr 5 and the first fall frost is Nov 5. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 8Direct sowSpring
Mar 22Succession sowing 2Spring
Apr 5Succession sowing 3Spring
Aug 13Start seeds indoorsFall
Sep 10Transplant 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 6b →Arugula in zone 7a →Arugula in zone 8a →Arugula in zone 8b →