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When to Plant Arugula in Maryland

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in California and as late as Mar 27 in Westminster. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 2.

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
BaltimoreFeb 24 – Mar 10Oct 10 – Oct 17
ColumbiaMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 19 – Sep 26
GermantownMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 17 – Sep 24
Silver SpringMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 20 – Sep 27
FrederickMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 25 – Oct 2
WaldorfMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 27 – Oct 4
Glen BurnieMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 19 – Sep 26
GaithersburgMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
RockvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
Ellicott CityMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 19 – Sep 26
DundalkFeb 24 – Mar 10Oct 10 – Oct 17
BethesdaMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 19 – Sep 26
BowieMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 10 – Sep 17
TowsonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 26 – Oct 3
Aspen HillMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
WheatonMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
Bel Air SouthMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 18 – Sep 25
Gwynn OakMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 26 – Oct 3
PotomacMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
SevernMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 19 – Sep 26
North BethesdaMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
CatonsvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Oct 10 – Oct 17
AnnapolisFeb 27 – Mar 13Oct 2 – Oct 9
HagerstownMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 16 – Sep 23
EssexFeb 24 – Mar 10Oct 10 – Oct 17
HanoverMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 19 – Sep 26
WoodlawnMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 26 – Oct 3
Severna ParkFeb 27 – Mar 13Oct 2 – Oct 9
OdentonMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 19 – Sep 26
Saint CharlesMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 27 – Oct 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 151 Maryland cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maryland cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Maryland?

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in California and as late as Mar 27 in Westminster. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 2.

When is the last frost in Maryland?

The average last spring frost in Maryland ranges from March 22 in California to April 24 in Westminster, 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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