When to Plant Arugula in Furnas County, NE
Arugula is a fast-growing cool-season green with a peppery, nutty flavor. It is excellent in salads and can be harvested as baby greens or mature leaves.
Furnas County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 30 and the first fall frost is October 7, giving you a growing season of approximately 160 days.
At an elevation of 1,056 feet, Furnas County receives approximately 28.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Arugula during the growing season.
Furnas County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Arugula Planting Timeline — Furnas County, NE
Arugula Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 26 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 30 | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Direct Sow | April 16 | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Harvest | June 4 | Jun 4 – Aug 6 |
| Fall Sowing | July 29 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade (3-6 hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
30–50 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 5b
📆 Growing Season
160 days in Furnas County
Growing Tips for Furnas County
Sow seeds directly every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest. Provide afternoon shade in warm weather to prevent bolting. Harvest outer leaves first to extend production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Arugula in Furnas County, NE?
Furnas County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of April 30. Plan your Arugula planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Furnas County, NE?
Furnas County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 30 and first fall frost is October 7.
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