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When to Plant Arugula in Louisiana

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 21 – Feb 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 27 in Metairie and as late as Feb 17 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 23 – Oct 30.

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
New OrleansJan 4 – Jan 18Nov 19 – Nov 26
Baton RougeJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 15 – Oct 22
ShreveportJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 13 – Oct 20
MetairieDec 27 – Jan 10Nov 21 – Nov 28
LafayetteJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 23 – Oct 30
Lake CharlesJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 26 – Nov 2
Bossier CityJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 13 – Oct 20
KennerJan 2 – Jan 16Nov 19 – Nov 26
MonroeFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 4 – Oct 11
AlexandriaJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 16 – Oct 23
HoumaJan 8 – Jan 22Nov 5 – Nov 12
MarreroDec 27 – Jan 10Nov 21 – Nov 28
New IberiaJan 13 – Jan 27Oct 30 – Nov 6
LaplaceJan 12 – Jan 26Nov 2 – Nov 9
CentralJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 15 – Oct 22
SlidellJan 27 – Feb 10Oct 20 – Oct 27
PrairievilleJan 12 – Jan 26Nov 1 – Nov 8
TerrytownJan 4 – Jan 18Nov 19 – Nov 26
RustonFeb 11 – Feb 25Oct 5 – Oct 12
HammondFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 8 – Oct 15
HarveyJan 4 – Jan 18Nov 19 – Nov 26
SulphurFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 14 – Oct 21
Bayou CaneJan 8 – Jan 22Nov 5 – Nov 12
ShenandoahJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 15 – Oct 22
NatchitochesJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 20 – Oct 27
GretnaJan 4 – Jan 18Nov 19 – Nov 26
ChalmetteJan 13 – Jan 27Nov 5 – Nov 12
OpelousasJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 12 – Oct 19
ZacharyJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 15 – Oct 22
EstelleJan 13 – Jan 27Oct 31 – Nov 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Louisiana?

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 21 – Feb 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 27 in Metairie and as late as Feb 17 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 23 – Oct 30.

When is the last frost in Louisiana?

The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, 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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