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When to Plant Arugula in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 22 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 7 in Charleston and as late as Mar 23 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 2 – Oct 9.

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
ColumbiaFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
CharlestonJan 7 – Jan 21Nov 18 – Nov 25
North CharlestonFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 16 – Oct 23
Mount PleasantFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 19 – Oct 26
Rock HillFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 24 – Oct 1
GreenvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 26 – Oct 3
SummervilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Oct 1 – Oct 8
SumterFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 26 – Oct 3
Goose CreekFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 16 – Oct 23
Hilton Head IslandFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 28 – Nov 4
FlorenceFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 2 – Oct 9
SpartanburgMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 20 – Sep 27
Hilton HeadFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 28 – Nov 4
Myrtle BeachFeb 21 – Mar 7Oct 2 – Oct 9
AikenFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 3 – Oct 10
GreerFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 26 – Oct 3
AndersonFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 30 – Oct 7
MauldinFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 26 – Oct 3
GreenwoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 1 – Oct 8
North AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 23 – Oct 30
TaylorsFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 26 – Oct 3
Saint AndrewsFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
ConwayFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 11 – Oct 18
EasleyMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 22 – Sep 29
SimpsonvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 24 – Oct 1
Wade HamptonFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 9 – Oct 16
LexingtonFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 26 – Oct 3
SocasteeFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 11 – Oct 18
HanahanFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 16 – Oct 23
BlufftonFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 28 – Nov 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 58 South Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all South Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 22 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 7 in Charleston and as late as Mar 23 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 2 – Oct 9.

When is the last frost in South Carolina?

The average last spring frost in South Carolina ranges from February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney, 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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