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When to Plant Arugula in North Dakota

In a typical North Dakota location, sow outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 6 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 23 in Beulah. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 19 – Aug 26.

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
FargoApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 22 – Aug 29
BismarckApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 19 – Aug 26
Grand ForksApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 20 – Aug 27
MinotApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 20 – Aug 27
West FargoApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 19 – Aug 26
WillistonApr 23 – May 7Aug 10 – Aug 17
DickinsonApr 22 – May 6Aug 11 – Aug 18
MandanApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 16 – Aug 23
JamestownApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 18 – Aug 25
WahpetonApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 22 – Aug 29
Devils LakeApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 24 – Aug 31
Watford CityApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 16 – Aug 23
Valley CityApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 15 – Aug 22
Minot Air Force BaseApr 13 – Apr 27Aug 18 – Aug 25
GraftonApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 26 – Sep 2
LincolnApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 19 – Aug 26
BeulahApr 23 – May 7Aug 9 – Aug 16
RugbyApr 19 – May 3Aug 12 – Aug 19
StanleyApr 19 – May 3Aug 12 – Aug 19
HoraceApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 21 – Aug 28

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 North Dakota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Dakota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in North Dakota?

In a typical North Dakota location, sow outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 6 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 23 in Beulah. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 19 – Aug 26.

When is the last frost in North Dakota?

The average last spring frost in North Dakota ranges from May 4 in Wahpeton to May 21 in Beulah, 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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