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When to Plant Arugula in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 24 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 22.

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
Kansas CityMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
St. LouisMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 23 – Sep 30
SpringfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 15 – Sep 22
ColumbiaMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 19 – Sep 26
IndependenceMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 15 – Sep 22
Lee's SummitMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 14 – Sep 21
O'FallonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 14 – Sep 21
Saint JosephMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 5 – Sep 12
Saint CharlesMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 17 – Sep 24
Blue SpringsMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 17 – Sep 24
Saint PetersMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 14 – Sep 21
FlorissantMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30
JoplinMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 15 – Sep 22
ChesterfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 17 – Sep 24
Jefferson CityMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 19 – Sep 26
Cape GirardeauMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 20
OakvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 15 – Sep 22
WildwoodMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 18
WentzvilleMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 14 – Sep 21
University CityMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 23 – Sep 30
BallwinMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 17 – Sep 24
LibertyMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 5 – Sep 12
RaytownMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 15 – Sep 22
MehlvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 15 – Sep 22
KirkwoodMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 23 – Sep 30
Maryland HeightsMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30
GladstoneMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
HazelwoodMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30
GrandviewMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 17 – Sep 24
Webster GrovesMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 23 – Sep 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 24 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 22.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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