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When to Plant Arugula in Michigan

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 21 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 14.

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
DetroitMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 19 – Sep 26
Grand RapidsApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 29 – Sep 5
WarrenMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 19 – Sep 26
Sterling HeightsApr 2 – Apr 16Sep 12 – Sep 19
Ann ArborApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 29 – Sep 5
LansingApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 1 – Sep 8
Clinton TownshipApr 2 – Apr 16Sep 12 – Sep 19
FlintApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 29 – Sep 5
DearbornMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 13 – Sep 20
LivoniaApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 3 – Sep 10
CantonMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 12 – Sep 19
TroyMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 10 – Sep 17
WestlandMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 15 – Sep 22
Farmington HillsApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 5 – Sep 12
KalamazooMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 6 – Sep 13
WaterfordApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 8 – Sep 15
WyomingApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 29 – Sep 5
ShelbyMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 10 – Sep 17
Rochester HillsMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 10 – Sep 17
SouthfieldApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 5 – Sep 12
West Bloomfield TownshipApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 8 – Sep 15
TaylorMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 15 – Sep 22
PontiacMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 10 – Sep 17
Saint Clair ShoresApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 10 – Sep 17
Royal OakMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 19 – Sep 26
NoviApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 5 – Sep 12
Dearborn HeightsApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 3 – Sep 10
Battle CreekApr 2 – Apr 16Sep 7 – Sep 14
KentwoodApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 29 – Sep 5
RedfordApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 3 – Sep 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 120 Michigan cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Michigan cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Michigan?

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 21 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 14.

When is the last frost in Michigan?

The average last spring frost in Michigan ranges from April 19 in Port Huron to May 19 in Cadillac, 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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