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Can You Grow Arugula in South Carolina?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

South Carolina last frost

mid-February

South Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in South Carolina

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Mar 8 – Mar 27

Dates are approximate, based on South 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 South Carolina

South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in South Carolina?

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

What zone is South Carolina?

South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Arugulas in South Carolina?

Plant Arugulas Feb 15, harvest Mar 8 – Mar 27.