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Can You Grow Arugula in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Arkansas

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Mar 28 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on Arkansas'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 Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.