When to plant Arugula in Kemper County, Mississippi, United States

Arugula can be planted after April 03, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 20°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 45°F. For the best results, Arugula should be planted after May 09, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 50°F and 68°F and soil temperature is above 50°F.

Growing Arugula in Kemper County

Kemper County has on average 224 days, suitable for growing Arugula. Arugula needs on average between 21 and 40 days to mature and produce harvest. With 224 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 April 03 and October 22. Planting before April 03 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after October 22, 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 Kemper 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.

Kemper County has 3 distinct seasons for growing Arugula

• In order to get plants ready for March 09 seeds should be started indoors bwetween February 16 and February 26

  Seeds started after February 26 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Arugula growing season in Kemper County is quite short, with only 11 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 March 21 seeds should be started indoors bwetween February 28 and March 11

  Seeds started after March 11 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Arugula growing season in Kemper County is quite short, with only 12 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 April 03 seeds should be started indoors bwetween March 13 and October 03

  Seeds started after October 03 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Arugula needs on average between 21 and 40 days to mature and produce harvest. With 224 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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