When to plant peas in zone 8b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8b

Last frost ~Mar 15First frost ~Nov 15Today

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Sow Feb 8 · First harvest Apr 4 · Wrap by May 9

Last spring frostMar 15

Direct sowFeb 8

First harvestApr 4

Last harvestMay 9

Fall succession sowAug 30

First fall frostNov 15

Why these dates work in zone 8b

Zone 8b's last spring frost averages Mar 15 and first fall frost Nov 15 — about 245 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 30 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does peas take to grow in zone 8b?

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 8b that means sowing around Feb 8 and first picking around Apr 4.

Will peas survive frost in zone 8b?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 8b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 15).

Can I plant a second crop of peas in zone 8b?

Yes — in zone 8b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

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