Can You Grow Peas in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peases in Texas
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peas in Texas?
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Peases in Texas?
Plant Peases Feb 15, harvest Apr 11 – Apr 26.