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Can You Grow Peas in Arizona?

US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Arizona

Direct sow

Jan 20

Harvest

Mar 16 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Arizona'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 Arizona

Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peas in Arizona?

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

What zone is Arizona?

Arizona spans USDA Zone 9a (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a).

When do you plant Peases in Arizona?

Plant Peases Jan 20, harvest Mar 16 – Mar 31.