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When to Plant Arugula in Campbell County, WY

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.

Campbell County, Wyoming is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 20 and the first fall frost is September 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 123 days.

At an elevation of 8,132 feet, Campbell County receives approximately 22.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Arugula to ensure they mature before fall.

Campbell County, WY (Zone 5a) Short season
123 days
Last Spring Frost May 20
123 growing days
First Fall Frost September 20

Campbell County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Arugula Planting Timeline — Campbell County, WY

Arugula Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 15 Apr 15 – Apr 29
Transplant Outdoors May 20 May 20 – Jun 3
Direct Sow May 6 May 6 – May 27
Harvest June 24 Jun 24 – Aug 26
Fall Sowing July 12 Jul 12 – Jul 26

Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Start Indoors
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June Transplant Outdoors Harvest
July Fall Sowing Harvest
August 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 5a

📆 Growing Season

123 days in Campbell County

Growing Tips for Campbell 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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Strawberries

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Arugula in Campbell County, WY?

Campbell County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of May 20. Plan your Arugula planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Campbell County, WY?

Campbell County, Wyoming is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 20 and first fall frost is September 20.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Campbell County, WY. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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