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When to Plant Arugula in Tennessee

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 24 in Bristol. 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
NashvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 19 – Sep 26
New South MemphisFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
MemphisFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 12
KnoxvilleMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 16 – Sep 23
ChattanoogaFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 28 – Oct 5
ClarksvilleMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 20 – Sep 27
MurfreesboroMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 15 – Sep 22
East ChattanoogaFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 28 – Oct 5
FranklinMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 19 – Sep 26
CordovaMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 24 – Oct 1
JacksonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 17 – Sep 24
Johnson CityMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 12 – Sep 19
BartlettMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 24 – Oct 1
HendersonvilleMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 17 – Sep 24
KingsportMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 17 – Sep 24
ColliervilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 22 – Sep 29
SmyrnaMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 9 – Sep 16
ClevelandMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 18 – Sep 25
BrentwoodMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 14 – Sep 21
GermantownMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 24 – Oct 1
HermitageMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 23 – Sep 30
ColumbiaMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 15 – Sep 22
Spring HillMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 20 – Sep 27
La VergneMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 9 – Sep 16
GallatinMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 11 – Sep 18
CookevilleMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 13 – Sep 20
Mount JulietMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 23 – Sep 30
LebanonMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 16 – Sep 23
MorristownMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 16 – Sep 23
Oak RidgeMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 20 – Sep 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 70 Tennessee cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Tennessee cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Tennessee?

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 24 in Bristol. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 18 – Sep 25.

When is the last frost in Tennessee?

The average last spring frost in Tennessee ranges from March 16 in New South Memphis to April 21 in Bristol, 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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