When to plant Arugula in Costilla County, Colorado, United States

Arugula can be planted after June 26, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 20°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Growing Arugula in Costilla County

Costilla County has on average 51 days, suitable for growing Arugula. Arugula needs on average between 21 and 40 days to mature and produce harvest. With 51 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Arugula seeds can be planted between July 20 and August 18. Planting before July 20 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after August 18, Arugula will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Arugula in Costilla County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 21 days on average for Arugula to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

Costilla County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Arugula

• In order to get plants ready for June 26 seeds should be started indoors bwetween June 05 and June 21

  Seeds started after June 21 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Arugula growing season in Costilla County is quite short, with only 17 days suitable for growth so it is really important to time your planting activities, and choose varieties with shorter time to harvest requirements.

• In order to get plants ready for July 20 seeds should be started indoors bwetween June 29 and July 30

  Seeds started after July 30 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Arugula needs on average between 21 and 40 days to mature and produce harvest. With 51 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 75°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Arugula, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

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