When to plant peas in zone 10a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10a

Last frost ~Jan 31First frost ~Dec 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

DECJANFEBMARAPR

Sow Dec 27 · First harvest Feb 20 · Wrap by Mar 27

Last spring frostJan 31

Direct sowDec 27

First harvestFeb 20

Last harvestMar 27

Fall succession sowSep 29

First fall frostDec 15

Why these dates work in zone 10a

Zone 10a's last spring frost averages Jan 31 and first fall frost Dec 15 — about 318 frost-free days. Peas tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Sep 29 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does peas take to grow in zone 10a?

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 10a that means sowing around Dec 27 and first picking around Feb 20.

Will peas survive frost in zone 10a?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 10a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Jan 31) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 15).

Can I plant a second crop of peas in zone 10a?

Yes — in zone 10a there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 29 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full peas growing guide →