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When to Plant Arugula in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Boston and as late as Apr 12 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 5 – Sep 12.

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
BostonMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 28 – Oct 5
WorcesterMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 9 – Sep 16
SpringfieldApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 3
LowellApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 29 – Sep 5
CambridgeMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 28 – Oct 5
New BedfordMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 24 – Oct 1
DorchesterMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 11 – Sep 18
BrocktonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
Fall RiverMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 21 – Sep 28
QuincyMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 10 – Sep 17
LynnMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 8 – Sep 15
NewtonMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 11 – Sep 18
SomervilleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 28 – Oct 5
LawrenceMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 16 – Sep 23
FraminghamMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 31 – Sep 7
Framingham CenterMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 31 – Sep 7
WalthamMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 29 – Sep 5
HaverhillApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 7
MaldenMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 28 – Oct 5
BrooklineMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 11 – Sep 18
MedfordMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 28 – Oct 5
TauntonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
ChicopeeApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 3
North ChicopeeApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 3
WeymouthMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 10 – Sep 17
RevereMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 28 – Oct 5
PeabodyMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 8 – Sep 15
MethuenMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 16 – Sep 23
South PeabodyMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 8 – Sep 15
BarnstableMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 16 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Boston and as late as Apr 12 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 5 – Sep 12.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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