When to Plant Peas in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 1 to April 7, and expect your first harvest around April 7. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around September 15. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Peas planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 1
Projected first harvest
Apr 7
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 15
Projected first harvest
Nov 19
spring planting
fall planting
Most peas mature in about 60 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Peas planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 18
Projected first harvest
Mar 24
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 29
Projected first harvest
Dec 3
spring planting
fall planting
Most peas mature in about 60 to 80 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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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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