When to plant peas in zone 6b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6b

Last frost ~Apr 20First frost ~Oct 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAYJUN

Sow Mar 16 · First harvest May 10 · Wrap by Jun 14

Last spring frostApr 20

Direct sowMar 16

First harvestMay 10

Last harvestJun 14

Fall succession sowJul 30

First fall frostOct 15

Why these dates work in zone 6b

Zone 6b's last spring frost averages Apr 20 and first fall frost Oct 15 — about 178 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 30 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 6b that means sowing around Mar 16 and first picking around May 10.

Will peas survive frost in zone 6b?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 6b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 20) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 15).

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

Yes — in zone 6b there's time for a fall sowing around Jul 30 for a second harvest before frost.

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