When to plant peas in zone 5b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 5b

Last frost ~May 15First frost ~Sep 30Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 10 · First harvest Jun 4 · Wrap by Jul 9

Last spring frostMay 15

Direct sowApr 10

First harvestJun 4

Last harvestJul 9

Fall succession sowJul 15

First fall frostSep 30

Why these dates work in zone 5b

Zone 5b's last spring frost averages May 15 and first fall frost Sep 30 — about 138 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 Jul 15 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does peas take to grow in zone 5b?

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 5b that means sowing around Apr 10 and first picking around Jun 4.

Will peas survive frost in zone 5b?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 5b you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 30).

Can I plant a second crop of peas in zone 5b?

Yes — in zone 5b there's time for a fall sowing around Jul 15 for a second harvest before frost.

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