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When to Plant Arugula in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 29 – Oct 6.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 30–40 days

Fast-growing, cold-tolerant green; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.

Arugula Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
HuntsvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 27 – Oct 4
BirminghamFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 30 – Oct 7
MontgomeryFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 2 – Oct 9
MobileJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 25 – Nov 1
TuscaloosaFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 29 – Oct 6
HooverFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 27 – Oct 4
DothanFeb 1 – Feb 15Oct 13 – Oct 20
AuburnFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 6 – Oct 13
DecaturFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 26 – Oct 3
MadisonFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 27 – Oct 4
FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 22 – Sep 29
Phenix CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 12 – Oct 19
GadsdenFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 2 – Oct 9
East FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 22 – Sep 29
PrattvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 2 – Oct 9
Vestavia HillsFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 30 – Oct 7
AlabasterFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 27 – Oct 4
OpelikaMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 24 – Oct 1
EnterpriseFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 10 – Oct 17
BessemerFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 29 – Oct 6
HomewoodFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 30 – Oct 7
AthensFeb 20 – Mar 6Oct 1 – Oct 8
DaphneFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 8 – Oct 15
NorthportFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 29 – Oct 6
DixianaMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 20 – Sep 27
PelhamFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 27 – Oct 4
PrichardJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 25 – Nov 1
AnnistonFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 28 – Oct 5
AlbertvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 8 – Oct 15
OxfordFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 28 – Oct 5

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 29 – Oct 6.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do arugula take to grow?

Arugula typically take 30–40 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing, cold-tolerant green; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.

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