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Can You Grow Peas in Maryland?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Maryland

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

May 1 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.