Moisture range
30–50%
Days to maturity
55–70
Light
Full sun
Growing Degree Units
1000 · base 40°F
When to plant peas in your zone
Indoor-start, transplant and harvest dates calibrated to your climate.
Growing notes
UMN Extension ↗Good growing temperatures are between 55°F and 65°F. Peas will stop growing and not produce flowers or pods once temperatures get above 85°F.
Harvest signs
UMN Extension ↗Harvest as soon as the peas have reached full size, slightly larger than the dry seed you planted. They will also be sweet, tender, thin-skinned and non-starchy.
▶Planting reference— Depth, spacing, pH, light
▶Pests & diseases— cutworms, aphids, powdery mildew, white mold
Companions & antagonists
Plant near:SpinachCarrotRadish
Keep apart from:OnionGarlic
Tip: Cool-season - plant early spring.
Common questions
How much water does peas need?
Peas is water-sensitive — shallow roots and a steady thirst. Keep soil moisture in roughly the 30–50% range and don't let it dry out fully, or growth stalls and leafy crops turn bitter.
Can I grow peas in a raised bed or container?
Yes — peas does well in raised beds and is happy in a decent-sized container too, as long as drainage is good.
Does peas come back every year?
No — peas is an annual. It completes its life in one season, so you replant it each year.