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Can You Grow Arugula in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 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

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Kansas

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Apr 22 – May 11

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.