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When to Plant Arugula in Burdick, Kansas (66838)

Location

Burdick, Kansas

ZIP Code

66838

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 18, 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 6b

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Burdick, Kansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Arugula grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.