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When to Plant Arugula in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 20.

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
ColumbusMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 12 – Sep 19
ClevelandMar 11 – Mar 25Oct 1 – Oct 8
CincinnatiMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 13 – Sep 20
ToledoMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 15 – Sep 22
AkronMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 16 – Sep 23
DaytonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 13 – Sep 20
ParmaMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 22 – Sep 29
CantonMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 14 – Sep 21
YoungstownApr 3 – Apr 17Sep 5 – Sep 12
LorainMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 12 – Sep 19
HamiltonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 6 – Sep 13
SpringfieldMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
KetteringMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 13 – Sep 20
ElyriaMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 20 – Sep 27
LakewoodMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 22 – Sep 29
Cuyahoga FallsApr 2 – Apr 16Sep 9 – Sep 16
MiddletownMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 7 – Sep 14
NewarkApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 4 – Sep 11
EuclidMar 11 – Mar 25Oct 1 – Oct 8
MentorMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 19 – Sep 26
MansfieldMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 10 – Sep 17
BeavercreekMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 13 – Sep 20
DublinMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 11 – Sep 18
Cleveland HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Oct 1 – Oct 8
StrongsvilleMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 22 – Sep 29
FairfieldMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 10 – Sep 17
FindlayMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 12 – Sep 19
WarrenApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 31 – Sep 7
LancasterMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 12 – Sep 19
Grove CityMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 7 – Sep 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 20.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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