When should I plant Arugula in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Arugula outdoors around Mar 8. Expect first harvest around Apr 12.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Arugula in Zone 8a?

Yes. Arugula needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 12 successions.

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🥗 Growing Arugula in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Arugula. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 5. Embun beku pertama: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 hari) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 12x)

Zona8a

Embun beku terakhirApr 5

Embun beku pertamaOct 28

Musim206 hari

Panen35 hari

MatahariMatahari Parsial / Teduh Parsial

When to Plant Arugula in Zone 8a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 8

Direct sow Arugula seeds outdoors around Mar 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm jarak).

Harvest: Apr 12

First harvest approximately Apr 12 (~35 hari from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Sep 23

For a fall harvest, plant Arugula around Sep 23 (5 weeks before first frost).

Tanaman Pendamping

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

❌ Stroberi

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