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Can You Grow Peas in California?

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

Won't grow here

Peas prefer cool weather and can actually grow in most zones as a spring or fall crop.

Plant zones

2a–9a

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in California

Direct sow

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 6 – Mar 21

Dates are approximate, based on California'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 California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.

See what grows well in California →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peas in California?

Peas prefer cool weather and can actually grow in most zones as a spring or fall crop.

What zone is California?

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

When do you plant Peases in California?

Plant Peases Jan 10, harvest Mar 6 – Mar 21.