When to plant Pea in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Pea: direct sow outdoors around Jan 17–Feb 7. Expect to harvest around Mar 23–Apr 13.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jan 17 – Feb 7 |
| Harvest | Mar 23 – Apr 13 |
Tip: One of the first things to sow in spring — it thrives in cool weather and fades in heat.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9a calendar in the tool →