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When to Plant Arugula in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 28 – Oct 5.

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
AtlantaFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 27 – Oct 4
ColumbusFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 12 – Oct 19
SavannahFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 19 – Oct 26
AthensFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 29 – Oct 6
South FultonFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 9 – Oct 16
Sandy SpringsFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
RoswellFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
MaconFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 29 – Oct 6
Johns CreekFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 9 – Oct 16
Warner RobinsFeb 11 – Feb 25Oct 8 – Oct 15
AlpharettaFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
MariettaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 26 – Oct 3
SmyrnaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 26 – Oct 3
ValdostaFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 16 – Oct 23
BrookhavenFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
StonecrestFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
DunwoodyFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 23 – Oct 30
Peachtree CornersFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 28 – Oct 5
GainesvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Oct 3 – Oct 10
MiltonMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 23 – Sep 30
NewnanMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 21 – Sep 28
MabletonFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 26 – Oct 3
RomeMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 22 – Sep 29
MartinezJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 23 – Oct 30
East PointFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 9 – Oct 16
Peachtree CityFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 25 – Oct 2
DaltonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30
KennesawMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 28 – Oct 5.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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