Planting calendar

When to plant peas

Peas are a cool-season crop you sow straight into the ground. Find your USDA zone in the table for the dates. In zone 7, sow around March 4.

Peas: spring planting dates by zone
USDA zone Start seeds indoors Sow / transplant outside
Zone 3 — April 3
Zone 4 — March 29
Zone 5 — March 19
Zone 6 — March 10
Zone 7 — March 4
Zone 8 — February 14
Zone 9 — January 17
Zone 10 — December 20

Anchored to approximate zone last-frost dates. A guide — confirm locally.

FAQ

When should I plant peas?

Peas are a cool crop you direct sow. In zone 7 that's around March 4; the table shows every zone. Cool crops can go before the last frost, warm crops after.

Can I start peas earlier in a warm zone?

Yes — warmer zones have an earlier last frost, so the dates shift earlier. Compare the zones in the table; a zone 9 garden plants weeks ahead of zone 5.

Other crops

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A planting guide, not a guarantee. Dates anchor to approximate average last-frost dates per USDA zone and will shift with your microclimate and the season. Check the local forecast before planting.