When to plant peas in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant peas.
Sow in the bedMar 23
Start pickingMay 22
Plant again for fallJul 21
Your peas calendar for zone 5a
- Mar 23: Sow pea seeds in the bed
- May 22: Start picking peas
- Jul 21: Sow pea seeds again for a fall crop
Plant along a small trellis. One of the first things you can plant in spring.
Spacing in a raised bed: 8 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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