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When to Plant Arugula in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 13 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 15 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 2.

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
Little RockFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 29 – Oct 6
Fort SmithFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 25 – Oct 2
FayettevilleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 19 – Sep 26
SpringdaleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 19 – Sep 26
JonesboroMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 20 – Sep 27
North Little RockFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 29 – Oct 6
ConwayMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 21 – Sep 28
RogersMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 14 – Sep 21
Pine BluffFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 5 – Oct 12
BentonvilleMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 14 – Sep 21
Hot SpringsFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 2 – Oct 9
BentonFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 26 – Oct 3
SherwoodFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
TexarkanaFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 2 – Oct 9
RussellvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 21 – Sep 28
JacksonvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
Bella VistaMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 16 – Sep 23
ParagouldFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 25 – Oct 2
CabotMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 19 – Sep 26
West MemphisFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 29 – Oct 6
SearcyFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 27 – Oct 4
Van BurenFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 25 – Oct 2
BryantFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 26 – Oct 3
El DoradoFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 26 – Oct 3
MaumelleMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 20 – Sep 27
Siloam SpringsMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 21 – Sep 28
BlythevilleFeb 18 – Mar 4Oct 3 – Oct 10
Forrest CityFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 26 – Oct 3
HarrisonFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 28 – Oct 5
Hot Springs VillageFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 2 – Oct 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 43 Arkansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arkansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 13 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 15 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 2.

When is the last frost in Arkansas?

The average last spring frost in Arkansas ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, 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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