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Can You Grow Arugula in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Georgia

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Mar 8 – Mar 27

Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Arugulas in Georgia?

Plant Arugulas Feb 15, harvest Mar 8 – Mar 27.