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When to Plant Arugula in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 16 – Mar 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 23 in Henderson and as late as May 9 in Spring Creek. 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
Las VegasDec 27 – Jan 10Oct 29 – Nov 5
HendersonDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
RenoMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 15 – Sep 22
North Las VegasJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 27 – Nov 3
ParadiseDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
Sunrise ManorJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 27 – Nov 3
Spring ValleyDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
EnterpriseJan 7 – Jan 21Oct 24 – Oct 31
SparksApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 29 – Sep 5
Carson CityApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 25 – Sep 1
WhitneyDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
PahrumpMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 22 – Sep 29
WinchesterDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 3 – Nov 10
Summerlin SouthFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 4 – Oct 11
ElkoMay 1 – May 15Aug 7 – Aug 14
FernleyApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 20 – Aug 27
Sun ValleyMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 15 – Sep 22
MesquiteFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 2 – Oct 9
Boulder CityDec 24 – Jan 7Nov 5 – Nov 12
Spanish SpringsApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 29 – Sep 5
Spring CreekMay 9 – May 23Aug 5 – Aug 12
Gardnerville RanchosMay 2 – May 16Aug 15 – Aug 22

Showing the 22 most populous of 22 Nevada cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nevada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 16 – Mar 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 23 in Henderson and as late as May 9 in Spring Creek. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 4 – Oct 11.

When is the last frost in Nevada?

The average last spring frost in Nevada ranges from January 20 in Henderson to June 6 in Spring Creek, 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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