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Can You Grow Peas in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Indiana

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 1 – Jun 16

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.