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Can You Grow Peas in Massachusetts?

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

Massachusetts last frost

early April

Massachusetts first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Massachusetts

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a humid continental climate. Boston and coastal areas are Zone 6a-6b; inland areas are colder at Zone 5b-6a. Four seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.