Planting guide · zone 8b
When to plant arugula in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the average last spring frost is Mar 12 and the first fall frost is Nov 22. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Feb 12Direct sowSpring
Feb 26Succession sowing 2Spring
Mar 12Succession sowing 3Spring
Aug 30Start seeds indoorsFall
Sep 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 7b →Arugula in zone 8a →Arugula in zone 9a →Arugula in zone 9b →