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Can You Grow Peas in Nebraska?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 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

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Nebraska

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 1 – Jun 16

Dates are approximate, based on Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.