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Can You Grow Arugula in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 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

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Rhode Island

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 5 – Apr 24

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

See what grows well in Rhode Island →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Arugulas in Rhode Island?

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