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Can You Grow Arugula in Iowa?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Iowa last frost

mid-April

Iowa first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Iowa

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 6 – May 25

Dates are approximate, based on Iowa'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 Iowa

Iowa has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 5a-5b. Excellent for cool-season crops and hardy fruits.