When to Plant Peas in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 4 to May 8, and expect your first harvest around May 8. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around August 25. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Peas planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 4
Projected first harvest
May 8
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 25
Projected first harvest
Oct 29
spring planting
fall planting
Most peas mature in about 60 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Peas planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 20
Projected first harvest
Apr 26
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 4
Projected first harvest
Nov 8
spring planting
fall planting
Most peas mature in about 60 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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