When should I plant Arugula in Zone 5a?

Direct sow Arugula outdoors around Mar 31. Expect first harvest around May 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Arugula in Zone 5a?

Yes. Arugula needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🥗 Growing Arugula in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Arugula in this zone. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 28. Embun beku pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 hari) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 9x)

Zona5a

Embun beku terakhirApr 28

Embun beku pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Panen35 hari

MatahariMatahari Parsial / Teduh Parsial

When to Plant Arugula in Zone 5a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 31

Direct sow Arugula seeds outdoors around Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm jarak).

Harvest: May 5

First harvest approximately May 5 (~35 hari from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Arugula around Sep 3 (5 weeks before first frost).

Tanaman Pendamping

✅ Kacang✅ Bawang Merah✅ Kentang✅ Selada ✅ Dill✅ Bit✅ Wortel

❌ Stroberi

Arugula in Other Zones

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