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Can You Grow Peas in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 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

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Florida

Direct sow

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 6 – Mar 21

Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peas in Florida?

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

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Peases in Florida?

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