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Can You Grow Arugula in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Connecticut

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Apr 22 – May 11

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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.

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Gardening in Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in Connecticut?

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

What zone is Connecticut?

Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Arugulas in Connecticut?

Plant Arugulas Apr 1, harvest Apr 22 – May 11.