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Can You Grow Arugula in Maryland?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Maryland

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Mar 28 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.