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Can You Grow Arugula in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Delaware

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Mar 28 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Arugulas in Delaware?

Plant Arugulas Mar 7, harvest Mar 28 – Apr 16.