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When to Plant Arugula in Kansas

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 31 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 21.

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
WichitaMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 17 – Sep 24
Overland ParkMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 17 – Sep 24
Kansas CityMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
OlatheMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 17 – Sep 24
TopekaMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 10 – Sep 17
LawrenceMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 16 – Sep 23
ShawneeMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
ManhattanMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 7 – Sep 14
LenexaMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 17 – Sep 24
SalinaMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 11 – Sep 18
HutchinsonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 9 – Sep 16
LeavenworthMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 15 – Sep 22
LeawoodMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 17 – Sep 24
Dodge CityMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 8 – Sep 15
Garden CityMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 5 – Sep 12
EmporiaMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 11 – Sep 18
Junction CityMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 14 – Sep 21
DerbyMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 10 – Sep 17
Prairie VillageMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
HaysMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 10 – Sep 17
GardnerMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 12 – Sep 19
LiberalMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 12 – Sep 19
PittsburgMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 18 – Sep 25
NewtonMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 13 – Sep 20
Great BendMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 3 – Sep 10
McPhersonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 12 – Sep 19
El DoradoMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 13 – Sep 20
AndoverMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 15 – Sep 22
OttawaMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 8 – Sep 15
WinfieldMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 10 – Sep 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Kansas?

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 31 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 21.

When is the last frost in Kansas?

The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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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