When to plant peas in zone 6a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6a

Last frost ~Apr 30First frost ~Oct 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAYJUNJUL

Sow Mar 26 · First harvest May 20 · Wrap by Jun 24

Last spring frostApr 30

Direct sowMar 26

First harvestMay 20

Last harvestJun 24

Fall succession sowJul 25

First fall frostOct 10

Why these dates work in zone 6a

Zone 6a's last spring frost averages Apr 30 and first fall frost Oct 10 — about 163 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 25 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does peas take to grow in zone 6a?

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 6a that means sowing around Mar 26 and first picking around May 20.

Will peas survive frost in zone 6a?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 6a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 30) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 10).

Can I plant a second crop of peas in zone 6a?

Yes — in zone 6a there's time for a fall sowing around Jul 25 for a second harvest before frost.

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