Can You Grow Peas in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peases in Vermont
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peas in Vermont?
Peas grow excellently here as a cool-season crop — plant in early spring or late summer.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Peases in Vermont?
Plant Peases Apr 15, harvest Jun 9 – Jun 24.