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When to Plant Arugula in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 19.

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
HuntingtonMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 18 – Sep 25
CharlestonMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 14 – Sep 21
ParkersburgMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 18 – Sep 25
MorgantownMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 11 – Sep 18
WheelingMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 17 – Sep 24
Weirton HeightsApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 8 – Sep 15
WeirtonApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 8 – Sep 15
FairmontMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 16 – Sep 23
MartinsburgMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 11 – Sep 18
BeckleyApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 29 – Sep 5
ClarksburgMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 11 – Sep 18
Teays ValleyMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 18 – Sep 25
South CharlestonMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
Saint AlbansMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 14 – Sep 21
ViennaMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 18 – Sep 25
BluefieldApr 2 – Apr 16Sep 3 – Sep 10
Cross LanesMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 14 – Sep 21
MoundsvilleMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 9 – Sep 16
BridgeportMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 12 – Sep 19
Oak HillMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 7 – Sep 14

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 19.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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