DibbleWhen to plant Pea
Peas are hardy, sow 5 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked. Give them a trellis and harvest before summer heat.
When to plant Pea by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 10 | June 9 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 5 | June 4 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | March 26 | May 25 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 17 | May 16 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 6 | May 5 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | February 21 | April 22 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | January 25 | March 26 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | December 27 | February 25 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | November 27 | January 26 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Pea:
Better kept apart:
Family and rotation
Pea is in the legumes family. Fix nitrogen, a great crop to plant before heavy feeders like brassicas and nightshades. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant pea?
It depends on your zone. Pea is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does pea take to grow?
About 60 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 21 days after that.
What grows well with pea?
Good companions include Carrot, Radish, Cucumber. Keep it away from Onion, Garlic.
Plant at the right time this season
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