Can You Grow Peas in Montana?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
Plant zones
Montana last frost
Montana first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peases in Montana
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Montana'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.
Gardening in Montana
Montana has a semi-arid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected valleys are Zone 5-6. Short but intense growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peas in Montana?
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
What zone is Montana?
Montana spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Peases in Montana?
Plant Peases Apr 15, harvest Jun 9 – Jun 24.