When to plant arugula in zone 3b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 3b

Last frost ~May 25First frost ~Sep 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 27 · First harvest May 27 · Wrap by Jun 24

Last spring frostMay 25

Direct sowApr 27

First harvestMay 27

Last harvestJun 24

Fall succession sowAug 4

First fall frostSep 15

Why these dates work in zone 3b

Zone 3b's last spring frost averages May 25 and first fall frost Sep 15 — about 113 frost-free days. Arugula tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Aug 4 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does arugula take to grow in zone 3b?

Arugula matures in about 30–40 days from sowing. In zone 3b that means sowing around Apr 27 and first picking around May 27.

Will arugula survive frost in zone 3b?

Yes — arugula tolerates light frost. In zone 3b you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 15).

Can I plant a second crop of arugula in zone 3b?

Yes — in zone 3b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 4 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full arugula growing guide →