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Can You Grow Peas in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Connecticut

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peas in Connecticut?

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

What zone is Connecticut?

Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Peases in Connecticut?

Plant Peases Apr 1, harvest May 26 – Jun 10.