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When to Plant Arugula in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 22 – Sep 29.

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
Oklahoma CityMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
TulsaMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Sep 30
NormanMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 24 – Oct 1
Broken ArrowMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 20 – Sep 27
LawtonMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 24 – Oct 1
EdmondMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 24 – Oct 1
MooreMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
Midwest CityMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 24 – Oct 1
EnidMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 20 – Sep 27
StillwaterMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 18 – Sep 25
MuskogeeMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 18 – Sep 25
BartlesvilleMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 12 – Sep 19
OwassoMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Sep 30
ShawneeMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 24 – Oct 1
YukonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30
ArdmoreFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 3 – Oct 10
Ponca CityMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 15 – Sep 22
BixbyMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 20 – Sep 27
DuncanFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 26 – Oct 3
Del CityMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 24 – Oct 1
JenksMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 23 – Sep 30
SapulpaMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 23 – Sep 30
MustangMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Sep 28
Sand SpringsMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 23 – Sep 30
BethanyMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30
AltusMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 21 – Sep 28
ClaremoreMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 18 – Sep 25
El RenoMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 19 – Sep 26
McAlesterMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 22 – Sep 29
AdaMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 22 – Sep 29.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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