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Can You Grow Peas in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peases in Rhode Island
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peas in Rhode Island?
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Peases in Rhode Island?
Plant Peases Mar 15, harvest May 9 – May 24.