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When to Plant Arugula in New Hampshire

In a typical New Hampshire location, sow outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Salem and as late as Apr 16 in Berlin. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 4.

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
ManchesterApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 30 – Sep 6
NashuaApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 31 – Sep 7
ConcordApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 22 – Aug 29
East ConcordApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 22 – Aug 29
Derry VillageApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 30 – Sep 6
DoverApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 29 – Sep 5
RochesterApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 28 – Sep 4
SalemMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 9 – Sep 16
MerrimackApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 31 – Sep 7
KeeneApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 20 – Aug 27
DerryApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 30 – Sep 6
PortsmouthApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 27 – Sep 3
BedfordMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 7 – Sep 14
LaconiaApr 2 – Apr 16Sep 6 – Sep 13
LebanonApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 25 – Sep 1
WindhamApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 3
ClaremontApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 20 – Aug 27
PelhamApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 3
SomersworthApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 28 – Sep 4
LondonderryMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 7 – Sep 14
DurhamApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 23 – Aug 30
HamptonApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 27 – Sep 3
BerlinApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 19 – Aug 26
ExeterApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 27 – Sep 3

Showing the 24 most populous of 24 New Hampshire cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Hampshire cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in New Hampshire?

In a typical New Hampshire location, sow outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Salem and as late as Apr 16 in Berlin. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 4.

When is the last frost in New Hampshire?

The average last spring frost in New Hampshire ranges from April 21 in Salem to May 14 in Berlin, 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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