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When to Plant Arugula in Zone 11B

USDA Zone

11B

Cities Covered

14

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11B

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Arugula can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Eruca vesicaria
Days to Maturity 40 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

Cities in Zone 11B

Long Key, Florida Islamorada, Florida Key West, Florida Key West, Florida Summerland Key, Florida Big Pine Key, Florida Key West, Florida Marathon, Florida Key Colony Beach, Florida Marathon Shores, Florida Tavernier, Florida Hana, Hawaii Ocean View, Hawaii Mountain View, Hawaii

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Growing Arugula in USDA Zone 11B

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11B. This zone includes cities like Long Key, Islamorada, Key West and 11 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11B is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Arugula can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Arugula approximately 40 days after planting.