When to plant peas in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, direct-sow around April 5 – April 19. For a fall crop, sow around June 8 – June 22.
Your peas timeline — Zone 2a
| Direct-sow | April 5 – April 19 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | June 8 – June 22 |
| Zone 2a last frost | ~05/17 |
| Zone 2a first frost | ~09/07 |
Direct-sow as soon as the soil thaws in spring (about 4–6 weeks before the last frost). [src]Cited: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — “Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden”
Dates computed from Zone 2a's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.
What you'll need
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Last verified 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — “Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden”; UGA Extension (days to maturity).