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When to Plant Arugula in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 9 – Sep 16.

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
IndianapolisMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 9 – Sep 16
Fort WayneMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 9 – Sep 16
EvansvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 29 – Oct 6
South BendMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 11 – Sep 18
CarmelMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 9 – Sep 16
BloomingtonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 14 – Sep 21
HammondMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
GaryMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 15 – Sep 22
FishersMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 9 – Sep 16
LafayetteMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 6 – Sep 13
MuncieMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 13 – Sep 20
Terre HauteMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 7 – Sep 14
NoblesvilleMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 9 – Sep 16
KokomoMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 6 – Sep 13
GreenwoodMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 9 – Sep 16
AndersonMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 11 – Sep 18
ElkhartMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 9 – Sep 16
MishawakaMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 11 – Sep 18
LawrenceMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 14 – Sep 21
JeffersonvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 28 – Oct 5
ColumbusMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 20
West LafayetteMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 6 – Sep 13
PortageMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 15 – Sep 22
WestfieldMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 9 – Sep 16
New AlbanyMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 28 – Oct 5
RichmondMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 8 – Sep 15
MerrillvilleMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 13 – Sep 20
GoshenMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 9 – Sep 16
ValparaisoMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 13 – Sep 20
Michigan CityMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 15 – Sep 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 9 – Sep 16.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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