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When to Plant Arugula in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 26 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 17 – Sep 24.

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
AlbuquerqueMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 22 – Sep 29
Las CrucesFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 2 – Oct 9
Rio RanchoMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 20 – Sep 27
Enchanted HillsMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 11 – Sep 18
Santa FeApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 25 – Sep 1
RoswellMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 18 – Sep 25
FarmingtonApr 4 – Apr 18Sep 1 – Sep 8
South ValleyMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 12 – Sep 19
ClovisMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 17 – Sep 24
HobbsFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 29 – Oct 6
AlamogordoFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 7 – Oct 14
CarlsbadFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 1 – Oct 8
GallupApr 13 – Apr 27Aug 26 – Sep 2
Sunland ParkFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 30 – Oct 7
Los LunasMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 9 – Sep 16
ChaparralJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 9 – Oct 16
DemingMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 22 – Sep 29
Las VegasApr 26 – May 10Aug 19 – Aug 26
ArtesiaMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 17 – Sep 24
Los AlamosApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 31 – Sep 7
PortalesMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 14 – Sep 21
LovingtonFeb 28 – Mar 14Oct 2 – Oct 9
North ValleyMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
EspanolaApr 13 – Apr 27Aug 25 – Sep 1
Silver CityMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 27 – Oct 4
AnthonyJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 9 – Oct 16
GrantsApr 19 – May 3Aug 22 – Aug 29

Showing the 27 most populous of 27 New Mexico cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Mexico cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 26 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 17 – Sep 24.

When is the last frost in New Mexico?

The average last spring frost in New Mexico ranges from February 28 in Chaparral to May 24 in Las Vegas, 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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