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Can You Grow Peas in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Alabama

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 11 – Apr 26

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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.

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Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.