When to plant peas in zone 3a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 3a

Last frost ~May 30First frost ~Sep 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 25 · First harvest Jun 19 · Wrap by Jul 24

Last spring frostMay 30

Direct sowApr 25

First harvestJun 19

Last harvestJul 24

Fall succession sowJun 25

First fall frostSep 10

Why these dates work in zone 3a

Zone 3a's last spring frost averages May 30 and first fall frost Sep 10 — about 103 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 Jun 25 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does peas take to grow in zone 3a?

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 3a that means sowing around Apr 25 and first picking around Jun 19.

Will peas survive frost in zone 3a?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 3a you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 30) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 10).

Can I plant a second crop of peas in zone 3a?

Yes — in zone 3a there's time for a fall sowing around Jun 25 for a second harvest before frost.

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