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When to Plant Arugula in Kentucky

In a typical Kentucky location, sow outdoors Mar 15 – Mar 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Louisville and as late as Apr 3 in Shelbyville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 23.

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
LouisvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 28 – Oct 5
LexingtonMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 16 – Sep 23
Lexington-FayetteMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 16 – Sep 23
MeadsMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 11 – Sep 18
Bowling GreenMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 19 – Sep 26
OwensboroMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 21 – Sep 28
CovingtonMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 13 – Sep 20
RichmondMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 10 – Sep 17
GeorgetownMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 16 – Sep 23
FlorenceMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 13 – Sep 20
HopkinsvilleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
NicholasvilleMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 20 – Sep 27
ElizabethtownMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 13 – Sep 20
HendersonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 14 – Sep 21
FrankfortMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 12 – Sep 19
JeffersontownMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 22 – Sep 29
IndependenceMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 13 – Sep 20
PaducahMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 15 – Sep 22
Valley StationMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 26 – Oct 3
RadcliffMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 13 – Sep 20
AshlandMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 11 – Sep 18
NewburgMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 20 – Sep 27
MadisonvilleMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 20 – Sep 27
MurrayMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 20 – Sep 27
ErlangerMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 13 – Sep 20
WinchesterMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 7 – Sep 14
Fern CreekMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 20 – Sep 27
Saint MatthewsMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 22 – Sep 29
OkolonaMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 20 – Sep 27
DanvilleMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 15 – Sep 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 52 Kentucky cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kentucky cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Kentucky?

In a typical Kentucky location, sow outdoors Mar 15 – Mar 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Louisville and as late as Apr 3 in Shelbyville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 23.

When is the last frost in Kentucky?

The average last spring frost in Kentucky ranges from March 31 in Louisville to May 1 in Shelbyville, 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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