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When to Plant Arugula in Maine

In a typical Maine location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 28 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 18 in Sanford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 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
PortlandMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 3 – Sep 10
LewistonMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
BangorApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 23 – Aug 30
West ScarboroughMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 3 – Sep 10
South PortlandMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 3 – Sep 10
South Portland GardensMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 3 – Sep 10
AuburnMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
BiddefordApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 22 – Aug 29
SanfordApr 18 – May 2Aug 19 – Aug 26
SacoApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 22 – Aug 29
AugustaMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 4 – Sep 11
WestbrookMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 3 – Sep 10
WatervilleApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 29 – Sep 5
BrunswickApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 29 – Sep 5
York BeachApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 2 – Sep 9
Wells Beach StationApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 22 – Aug 29
OronoApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 25 – Sep 1
LisbonApr 17 – May 1Aug 21 – Aug 28
North BathApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 25 – Sep 1
BrewerApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 23 – Aug 30
Presque IsleApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 15 – Aug 22

Showing the 21 most populous of 21 Maine cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maine cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Maine?

In a typical Maine location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 28 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 18 in Sanford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 5.

When is the last frost in Maine?

The average last spring frost in Maine ranges from April 25 in Lewiston to May 16 in Sanford, 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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