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Can You Grow Peas in New Mexico?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

New Mexico last frost

late February

New Mexico first frost

early December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in New Mexico

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

Apr 24 – May 9

Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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 Mexico

New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peas in New Mexico?

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

What zone is New Mexico?

New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Peases in New Mexico?

Plant Peases Feb 28, harvest Apr 24 – May 9.