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When to Plant Arugula in Arizona

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 16 – Jan 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 7 in Bullhead City and as late as May 7 in Flagstaff. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 24 – Oct 31. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
PhoenixDec 8 – Dec 22Nov 22 – Nov 29
TucsonDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 5 – Nov 12
MesaJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 24 – Oct 31
ChandlerJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 24 – Oct 31
GilbertJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 24 – Oct 31
GlendaleDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
ScottsdaleJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 24 – Oct 31
PeoriaDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
TempeJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 24 – Oct 31
Tempe JunctionJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 24 – Oct 31
SurpriseDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
YumaDec 11 – Dec 25Nov 16 – Nov 23
San Tan ValleyJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 30 – Nov 6
AvondaleDec 10 – Dec 24Nov 12 – Nov 19
GoodyearDec 10 – Dec 24Nov 12 – Nov 19
FlagstaffMay 7 – May 21Aug 17 – Aug 24
Casas AdobesJan 29 – Feb 12Oct 23 – Oct 30
Lake Havasu CityDec 8 – Dec 22Nov 17 – Nov 24
Casa GrandeJan 8 – Jan 22Oct 25 – Nov 1
BuckeyeDec 10 – Dec 24Nov 12 – Nov 19
Catalina FoothillsJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 16 – Oct 23
MaricopaJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 13 – Oct 20
Oro ValleyMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 30 – Oct 7
Sierra VistaMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 28 – Oct 5
Prescott ValleyMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 15 – Sep 22
PrescottApr 2 – Apr 16Sep 8 – Sep 15
MaranaJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 25 – Nov 1
Bullhead CityDec 7 – Dec 21Nov 11 – Nov 18
Apache JunctionJan 14 – Jan 28Oct 29 – Nov 5
Sun CityDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Arizona?

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 16 – Jan 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 7 in Bullhead City and as late as May 7 in Flagstaff. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 24 – Oct 31. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Arizona?

The average last spring frost in Arizona ranges from January 4 in Bullhead City to June 4 in Flagstaff, 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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