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When to Plant Arugula in Oregon

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Beaverton and as late as May 12 in Altamont. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 2.

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
PortlandJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 20 – Oct 27
EugeneMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 11 – Sep 18
SalemMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 20 – Sep 27
GreshamFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 9 – Oct 16
HillsboroMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 11 – Sep 18
BeavertonJan 14 – Jan 28Oct 24 – Oct 31
BendMay 9 – May 23Aug 9 – Aug 16
MedfordMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 17 – Sep 24
SpringfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 11 – Sep 18
CorvallisMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 16 – Sep 23
AlbanyMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 16 – Sep 23
TigardMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
AlohaJan 14 – Jan 28Oct 24 – Oct 31
Lake OswegoFeb 18 – Mar 4Oct 7 – Oct 14
KeizerMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 20 – Sep 27
Grants PassMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 16 – Sep 23
Oregon CityFeb 18 – Mar 4Oct 7 – Oct 14
McMinnvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 26 – Oct 3
RedmondMay 12 – May 26Aug 3 – Aug 10
TualatinMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 25 – Oct 2
West LinnFeb 18 – Mar 4Oct 7 – Oct 14
WoodburnFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 3 – Oct 10
Forest GroveMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 14 – Sep 21
NewbergFeb 21 – Mar 7Oct 11 – Oct 18
WilsonvilleFeb 18 – Mar 4Oct 2 – Oct 9
RoseburgFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 7 – Oct 14
Klamath FallsMay 12 – May 26Aug 7 – Aug 14
AshlandApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 27 – Sep 3
MilwaukieJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 20 – Oct 27
BethanyMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 11 – Sep 18

Showing the 30 most populous of 68 Oregon cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oregon cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Oregon?

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Beaverton and as late as May 12 in Altamont. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 2.

When is the last frost in Oregon?

The average last spring frost in Oregon ranges from February 11 in Beaverton to June 9 in Altamont, 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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