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Can You Grow Peas in Utah?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9a

Utah last frost

early April

Utah first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Peases in Utah

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Utah'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 Utah

Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.