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When to Plant Arugula in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 18.

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
BridgeportMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 25 – Oct 2
New HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 15 – Sep 22
StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 11 – Sep 18
North StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 11 – Sep 18
HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 21
WaterburyMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 4 – Sep 11
NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 11 – Sep 18
DanburyMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 8 – Sep 15
East NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 11 – Sep 18
New BritainMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 21
West HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 21
BristolMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 6 – Sep 13
MeridenMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 4 – Sep 11
HamdenMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 14 – Sep 21
FairfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 25 – Oct 2
West HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 15 – Sep 22
MilfordMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 25 – Oct 2
StratfordMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 25 – Oct 2
City of Milford (balance)Mar 8 – Mar 22Sep 25 – Oct 2
East HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 21
MiddletownMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 4 – Sep 11
EnfieldMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 4 – Sep 11
SouthingtonMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 4 – Sep 11
SheltonMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 5 – Sep 12
NorwichMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 12 – Sep 19
TrumbullMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 25 – Oct 2
West TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 24 – Aug 31
TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 24 – Aug 31
GlastonburyMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 21
NaugatuckMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 14 – Sep 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 18.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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