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When to Plant Arugula in Utah

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 10 – Sep 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
Salt Lake CityMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 27 – Oct 4
West Valley CityMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 19 – Sep 26
ProvoMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 9 – Sep 16
West JordanApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 10 – Sep 17
OremMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 7 – Sep 14
SandyApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 10 – Sep 17
OgdenMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 11 – Sep 18
LaytonMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 7 – Sep 14
Saint GeorgeFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 29 – Oct 6
South JordanMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 10 – Sep 17
MillcreekMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 6 – Sep 13
TaylorsvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 27 – Oct 4
LehiApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 28 – Sep 4
LoganApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 21 – Aug 28
MurrayMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 6 – Sep 13
DraperMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 10 – Sep 17
BountifulMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 12 – Sep 19
RivertonMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 10 – Sep 17
Pleasant GroveMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 13 – Sep 20
RoyMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 10 – Sep 17
Spanish ForkMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 6 – Sep 13
KearnsMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 19 – Sep 26
Cottonwood HeightsApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 10 – Sep 17
TooeleApr 4 – Apr 18Sep 4 – Sep 11
MidvaleApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 10 – Sep 17
SpringvilleMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 6 – Sep 13
HolladayApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 10 – Sep 17
HerrimanMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 10 – Sep 17
ClearfieldApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 8 – Sep 15
KaysvilleMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 7 – Sep 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in Utah?

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 10 – Sep 17.

When is the last frost in Utah?

The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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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