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When to Plant Arugula in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 23.

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
NewarkMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 25 – Oct 2
Jersey CityMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 25 – Oct 2
PatersonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 16 – Sep 23
ElizabethMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 29 – Oct 6
EdisonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 14 – Sep 21
TrentonMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 16 – Sep 23
Toms RiverMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
CliftonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 16 – Sep 23
CamdenMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 6 – Oct 13
BrickMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
PassaicMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 23 – Sep 30
Cherry HillMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 19 – Sep 26
Union CityMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
BayonneMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 29 – Oct 6
MiddletownMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 11 – Sep 18
East OrangeMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 25 – Oct 2
North BergenMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
IrvingtonMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 25 – Oct 2
VinelandMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 22 – Sep 29
South VinelandMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 11 – Sep 18
WayneMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 16 – Sep 23
New BrunswickMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 14 – Sep 21
UnionMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 19 – Sep 26
PiscatawayMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 14 – Sep 21
JacksonMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 3 – Sep 10
LakewoodMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
HobokenMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
West New YorkMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
Perth AmboyMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 14 – Sep 21
PlainfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 16 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 23.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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