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When to Plant Arugula in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Newport and as late as Apr 3 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 18 – Sep 25.

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
ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
WarwickMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
CranstonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
PawtucketMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
East ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
WoonsocketMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
CoventryMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 8 – Sep 15
CumberlandMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
North ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
South KingstownApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 7
West WarwickMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 8 – Sep 15
JohnstonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
North KingstownMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 3 – Sep 10
NewportMar 10 – Mar 24Oct 2 – Oct 9
BristolMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 21 – Sep 28
SmithfieldMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
LincolnMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
Central FallsMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
WesterlyMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 19 – Sep 26
PortsmouthMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 21 – Sep 28
MiddletownMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 23 – Sep 30
BarringtonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
NarragansettApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 7
East GreenwichMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
Newport EastMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 23 – Sep 30
Valley FallsMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
WarrenMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Sep 25
North SmithfieldMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
North ScituateMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 7 – Sep 14

Showing the 29 most populous of 29 Rhode Island cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Rhode Island cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Newport and as late as Apr 3 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 18 – Sep 25.

When is the last frost in Rhode Island?

The average last spring frost in Rhode Island ranges from April 7 in Newport to May 1 in Narragansett, 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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