Growing Peas in Zone 9
When to plant and harvest peas in Zone 9— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 9 sits comfortably within peas' best range (Zones 2–9), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Peas planting calendar for Zone 9
These months are derived from Zone 9's frost dates — last frost around Late January – late February, first frost around Early December – early January.
Start indoors
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Sow outdoors
April, May, July, September, and October
Transplant
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Harvest
February, March, April, July, and December
Peas care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Even moisture, especially at flowering
- Spacing
- 2 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 55–70 days
- Best zones
- 2–9 (cool seasons)
Growing peas in Zone 9: FAQs
Can you grow peas in Zone 9?＋
Zone 9 sits comfortably within peas' best range (Zones 2–9), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant peas in Zone 9?＋
In Zone 9, sow outdoors around April, May, July, September, and October. Zone 9's last spring frost is typically Late January – late February and its first fall frost around Early December – early January, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest peas in Zone 9?＋
Expect to harvest peas in Zone 9 around February, March, April, July, and December, depending on the season and variety.
Full Peas guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 9 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
June in Zone 9 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.