When to Plant Peas in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors March 28 to June 1, and expect your first harvest around June 1. Zone 6 also has a fall planting window opening around July 25. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Peas planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 28
Projected first harvest
Jun 1
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 25
Projected first harvest
Sep 28
spring planting
fall planting
Most peas mature in about 60 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Peas planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 23
Projected first harvest
May 27
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 30
Projected first harvest
Oct 3
spring planting
fall planting
Most peas mature in about 60 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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Varieties to grow
6 varieties of peas in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with peas
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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