When to plant Pea in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Pea: direct sow outdoors around Feb 8–Mar 1. Expect to harvest around Apr 14–May 5.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 8 – Mar 1 |
| Harvest | Apr 14 – May 5 |
Tip: One of the first things to sow in spring — it thrives in cool weather and fades in heat.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 8a calendar in the tool →