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When to Plant Arugula in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 21 – Sep 28.

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
New York CityMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
BrooklynMar 4 – Mar 18Oct 8 – Oct 15
QueensMar 5 – Mar 19Oct 3 – Oct 10
ManhattanMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
The BronxMar 4 – Mar 18Oct 5 – Oct 12
Staten IslandMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 29 – Oct 6
BuffaloMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 14 – Sep 21
JamaicaMar 5 – Mar 19Oct 3 – Oct 10
RochesterMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 13 – Sep 20
YonkersMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 14 – Sep 21
AstoriaMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
SyracuseApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 7 – Sep 14
AmherstMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 14 – Sep 21
ElmhurstFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 14 – Oct 21
CoronaFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 14 – Oct 21
AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 3 – Sep 10
Richmond HillMar 5 – Mar 19Oct 3 – Oct 10
West AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 3 – Sep 10
GreenburghMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 14 – Sep 21
New RochelleMar 4 – Mar 18Oct 5 – Oct 12
South Ozone ParkMar 5 – Mar 19Oct 3 – Oct 10
CheektowagaMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 14 – Sep 21
RidgewoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 14 – Oct 21
Mount VernonMar 4 – Mar 18Oct 5 – Oct 12
Forest HillsFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 14 – Oct 21
Jackson HeightsFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 14 – Oct 21
BaysideFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 14 – Oct 21
SchenectadyMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 3 – Sep 10
UticaApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 1 – Sep 8
BrentwoodMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 21 – Sep 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 21 – Sep 28.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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