Rocket (arugula): when to sow, plant out and harvest
Also called: Arugula.
Sowing, planting and harvest dates for your climate, good and bad companions, growing tips.
When to sow in your region
Average dates, computed from the frost dates of each climate. For your exact dates, choose your town.
| Climate | Sow under cover | Sow outdoors | Plant out | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern France | 18 February – 10 March | 18 March – 31 March; 22 September – 2 November | 25 March – 14 April | 1 April – 30 November |
| Atlantic coast | 8 February – 28 February | 8 March – 21 March; 26 September – 6 November | 15 March – 4 April | 22 March – 4 December |
| Eastern France | 10 February – 2 March | 10 March – 23 March; 20 September – 31 October | 17 March – 6 April | 24 March – 28 November |
| Mediterranean | 7 January – 27 January | 4 February – 17 February; 12 October – 22 November | 11 February – 3 March | 18 February – 22 July; 15 August – 20 December |
| Mountains (around 1,000 m) | 15 March – 4 April | 12 April – 25 April; 21 August – 1 October | 19 April – 9 May | 26 April – 29 October |
Growing
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Latin name
- Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
- Between rows
- 25–30 cm
- In the row
- 7–10 cm
- To harvest
- 40 days
Companion planting
The level of evidence is shown for each pairing: many rest on tradition rather than on studies.
Good neighbours
No documented pairing.
Keep apart
No documented pairing.
Sources
- La Bonne Graine (seed company) — Le calendrier des semis et des plants
- The Old Farmer's Almanac — Planting Calendar (New York City, last frost Apr 3; cross-checked with Minneapolis, last frost Apr 30)
- Tous au potager — Distance de plantation des légumes : tableau des espacements
- University of Maryland Extension — When to Plant Vegetables (central Maryland calendar, first frost Oct 25)