When to plant Pea in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Pea: direct sow outdoors around Mar 10–Mar 31. Expect to harvest around May 14–Jun 4.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Mar 31 |
| Harvest | May 14 – Jun 4 |
Tip: One of the first things to sow in spring — it thrives in cool weather and fades in heat.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 6a calendar in the tool →