When to plant Pea in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Pea: direct sow outdoors around Mar 24–Apr 14. Expect to harvest around May 28–Jun 18.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 14 |
| Harvest | May 28 – Jun 18 |
Tip: One of the first things to sow in spring — it thrives in cool weather and fades in heat.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →