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๐Ÿฅ— Growing Arugula in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Arugula in this zone. Last frost: May 5. First frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 7Oct 1

Season: May 5 โ€“ Oct 1 (149 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zone4a
Last FrostMay 5
First FrostOct 1
Season Length149 days
Days to Harvest35
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Arugula in Zone 4a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 7

Direct sow Arugula seeds outdoors around Apr 7. Soil temperature should be at least 40ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: May 12

First harvest approximately May 12 (~35 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 27

For a fall harvest, plant Arugula around Aug 27 (5 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

โœ… Beansโœ… Onionsโœ… Potatoesโœ… Lettuceโœ… Dillโœ… Beetsโœ… Carrots
โŒ Strawberries

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