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When to Plant Arugula in Lake City, Tennessee (37769)

Location

Lake City, Tennessee

ZIP Code

37769

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 8, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Arugula directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Days to Maturity 40 days
Mature Height 6-12"
Spread 6"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 3-7 days

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Growing Arugula in Zone 7b

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lake City, Tennessee, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Arugula grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.