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Can You Grow Peas in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.

Plant zones

2a–9a

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Nova Scotia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Peas

Peas are cool-season crops that prefer the shoulder seasons — they dislike both hard frost and summer heat.

Sow directly as soon as soil can be worked in spring — peas tolerate frost. Provide a trellis. Harvest frequently to encourage production. Sow again in late summer for a fall crop.

Full peas growing guide →

Gardening in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.