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Can You Grow Peas in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Rhode Island

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 9 – May 24

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.

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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.

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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.