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When to Plant Arugula in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 10 – Oct 17.

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
HoustonJan 5 – Jan 19Nov 13 – Nov 20
San AntonioJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 17 – Oct 24
DallasFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 18 – Oct 25
Fort WorthFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 13 – Oct 20
AustinFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 6 – Oct 13
El PasoFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 9 – Oct 16
ArlingtonFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 9 – Oct 16
Corpus ChristiJan 3 – Jan 17Nov 10 – Nov 17
PlanoFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 10 – Oct 17
LaredoDec 23 – Jan 6Nov 13 – Nov 20
LubbockFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 30 – Oct 7
GarlandFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 10 – Oct 17
IrvingFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 18 – Oct 25
CypressJan 22 – Feb 5Oct 22 – Oct 29
AmarilloMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 17 – Sep 24
Grand PrairieFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 9 – Oct 16
BrownsvilleDec 12 – Dec 26Nov 23 – Nov 30
McKinneyFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 4 – Oct 11
FriscoFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 10 – Oct 17
PasadenaJan 5 – Jan 19Nov 13 – Nov 20
MesquiteFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 18 – Oct 25
KilleenFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 6 – Oct 13
McAllenDec 12 – Dec 26Nov 20 – Nov 27
CarrolltonFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 18 – Oct 25
MidlandFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 28 – Oct 5
WacoFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 9 – Oct 16
DentonFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 9 – Oct 16
AbileneFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 29 – Oct 6
Round RockFeb 11 – Feb 25Oct 9 – Oct 16
BeaumontJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 23 – Oct 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 10 – Oct 17.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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