Planting guide · zone 9a
When to plant arugula in zone 9a
In zone 9a, the average last spring frost is Feb 28 and the first fall frost is Dec 1. Here is arugula's whole year, counted from those dates.
Jan 31Direct sowSpring
Feb 14Succession sowing 2Spring
Feb 28Succession sowing 3Spring
Sep 8Start seeds indoorsFall
Oct 6Transplant 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 8b →Arugula in zone 9b →