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Can You Grow Arugula in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 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

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in New Jersey

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 5 – Apr 24

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Arugulas in New Jersey?

Plant Arugulas Mar 15, harvest Apr 5 – Apr 24.