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Can You Grow Arugula in Manitoba?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Grows well here

Arugula grows easily here as a cool-season green — one of the fastest salad crops available.

Plant zones

2a–9a

Manitoba last frost

mid-May

Manitoba first frost

late September

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Manitoba

Direct sow

May 15

Harvest

Jun 5 – Jun 24

Dates are approximate, based on Manitoba's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Arugula

Arugula is one of the fastest salad greens — ready in as little as 3 weeks and very cold-tolerant.

Direct sow in early spring or fall — bolts in heat. Harvest outer leaves. Succession sow every 2 weeks for continuous supply. Grows year-round indoors under lights.

Full arugula growing guide →

Gardening in Manitoba

Manitoba has a cold continental climate. Winnipeg is Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters and hot summers make for an intense but short growing season. Excellent for sunflowers, canola, and cool-season vegetables.