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Can You Grow Peas in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Kentucky

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 9 – May 24

Dates are approximate, based on Kentucky'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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.