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Can You Grow Arugula in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Alaska

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 6 – May 25

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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 Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.