Planting guide · zone 8a
When to plant arugula in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the average last spring frost is Mar 25 and the first fall frost is Nov 12. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Feb 25Direct sowSpring
Mar 11Succession sowing 2Spring
Mar 25Succession sowing 3Spring
Aug 20Start seeds indoorsFall
Sep 17Transplant 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 7a →Arugula in zone 7b →Arugula in zone 8b →Arugula in zone 9a →