When to plant peas in zone 9b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 9b

Last frost ~Feb 15First frost ~Dec 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Jan 11 · First harvest Mar 7 · Wrap by Apr 11

Last spring frostFeb 15

Direct sowJan 11

First harvestMar 7

Last harvestApr 11

Fall succession sowSep 24

First fall frostDec 10

Why these dates work in zone 9b

Zone 9b's last spring frost averages Feb 15 and first fall frost Dec 10 — about 298 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 Sep 24 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does peas take to grow in zone 9b?

Peas matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 9b that means sowing around Jan 11 and first picking around Mar 7.

Will peas survive frost in zone 9b?

Yes — peas tolerates light frost. In zone 9b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Feb 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 10).

Can I plant a second crop of peas in zone 9b?

Yes — in zone 9b there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 24 for a second harvest before frost.

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