When to plant peas in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAYJUN

Sow Mar 11 · First harvest May 5 · Wrap by Jun 9

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowMar 11

First harvestMay 5

Last harvestJun 9

Fall succession sowAug 9

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 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 Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does peas take to grow in zone 7a?

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Mar 11 and first picking around May 5.

Will peas survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of peas in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.

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