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Can You Grow Peas in New Hampshire?

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

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in New Hampshire

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 1 – Jun 16

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peas in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Peases in New Hampshire?

Plant Peases Apr 7, harvest Jun 1 – Jun 16.