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Can You Grow Arugula in Tennessee?

US · USDA Zone 6b · 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

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

21–40 days

When to plant Arugulas in Tennessee

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 5 – Apr 24

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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 Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Arugula in Tennessee?

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

What zone is Tennessee?

Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Arugulas in Tennessee?

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