When do you plant pea in zone 6a?

In USDA hardiness zone 6a (last frost ~Apr 29, 2026, first frost ~Oct 17, 2026): Direct sow outdoors Apr 30, 2026–Nov 10, 2026. Exact dates vary by location within the zone.

When to plant pea in zone 6a

A planting schedule for pea in USDA hardiness zone 6a, where the typical last spring frost is around Apr 29, 2026 and the first fall frost around Oct 17, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 43330) — your exact dates depend on your address.

Pea planting schedule for zone 6a

Direct sow outdoorsApr 30, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026

Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 14, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.

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Pea in other zones

Zone 4b
Zone 5b
Zone 6b
Zone 7b
Zone 8b
Zone 9b

More crops for zone 6a

Leek
Onion
Celery
Arugula
Collard
Kale
Parsley
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 43330) in zone 6a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.