When to plant peas in zone 3b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 3b

Last frost ~May 25First frost ~Sep 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 20 · First harvest Jun 14 · Wrap by Jul 19

Last spring frostMay 25

Direct sowApr 20

First harvestJun 14

Last harvestJul 19

Fall succession sowJun 30

First fall frostSep 15

Why these dates work in zone 3b

Zone 3b's last spring frost averages May 25 and first fall frost Sep 15 — about 113 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 30 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 3b that means sowing around Apr 20 and first picking around Jun 14.

Will peas survive frost in zone 3b?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 3b you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 15).

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

Yes — in zone 3b there's time for a fall sowing around Jun 30 for a second harvest before frost.

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