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When to Plant Arugula in Pennsylvania

In a typical Pennsylvania location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 2 in Philadelphia and as late as Apr 17 in Hermitage. 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
PhiladelphiaMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 6 – Oct 13
PittsburghMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 15 – Sep 22
AllentownMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 12 – Sep 19
ErieMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 23 – Sep 30
ReadingMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 17 – Sep 24
ScrantonMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
BethlehemMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 12 – Sep 19
BensalemMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 13 – Sep 20
LancasterMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 12 – Sep 19
AbingtonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 20 – Sep 27
LevittownMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 13 – Sep 20
HavertownMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 6 – Oct 13
HarrisburgMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 11 – Sep 18
AltoonaMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 9 – Sep 16
YorkMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 7 – Sep 14
State CollegeMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 14 – Sep 21
Wilkes-BarreMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
NorristownMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 19 – Sep 26
ChesterMar 2 – Mar 16Oct 5 – Oct 12
Mount LebanonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 16 – Sep 23
Bethel ParkMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 16 – Sep 23
WayneMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 19 – Sep 26
RadnorMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 19 – Sep 26
WilliamsportMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 12 – Sep 19
MonroevilleMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 13 – Sep 20
Cranberry TownshipMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 27 – Oct 4
Drexel HillMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 29 – Oct 6
PlumMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 20 – Sep 27
Back MountainMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
EastonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 13 – Sep 20

Showing the 30 most populous of 121 Pennsylvania cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Pennsylvania cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Pennsylvania?

In a typical Pennsylvania location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 2 in Philadelphia and as late as Apr 17 in Hermitage. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 20.

When is the last frost in Pennsylvania?

The average last spring frost in Pennsylvania ranges from March 30 in Philadelphia to May 15 in Hermitage, 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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