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Can You Grow Arugula in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in North Carolina

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

Mar 21 – Apr 9

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Arugulas in North Carolina?

Plant Arugulas Feb 28, harvest Mar 21 – Apr 9.