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When to Plant Arugula in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 13 – Feb 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Biloxi and as late as Mar 6 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 4 – Oct 11.

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
JacksonFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 8 – Oct 15
GulfportJan 21 – Feb 4Nov 2 – Nov 9
West GulfportJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 22 – Oct 29
SouthavenFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
HattiesburgFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 4 – Oct 11
BiloxiJan 15 – Jan 29Nov 2 – Nov 9
MeridianFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 1 – Oct 8
Olive BranchFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 25 – Oct 2
TupeloFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 29 – Oct 6
GreenvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 4 – Oct 11
Horn LakeFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
PearlFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 3 – Oct 10
MadisonFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 3 – Oct 10
StarkvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 27 – Oct 4
ClintonFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 8 – Oct 15
RidgelandFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 3 – Oct 10
BrandonFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 3 – Oct 10
ColumbusFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 1 – Oct 8
VicksburgJan 29 – Feb 12Oct 11 – Oct 18
OxfordMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 19 – Sep 26
PascagoulaFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 8 – Oct 15
LaurelFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 1 – Oct 8
GautierFeb 1 – Feb 15Oct 13 – Oct 20
Ocean SpringsJan 15 – Jan 29Nov 2 – Nov 9
ClarksdaleFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 1 – Oct 8
Long BeachJan 21 – Feb 4Nov 2 – Nov 9
HernandoFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 24 – Oct 1
GreenwoodFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 24 – Oct 1
NatchezFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 28 – Oct 5
CorinthMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 20 – Sep 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 45 Mississippi cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Mississippi cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 13 – Feb 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Biloxi and as late as Mar 6 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 4 – Oct 11.

When is the last frost in Mississippi?

The average last spring frost in Mississippi ranges from February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, 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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