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When to Plant Peas in Arizona

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 2 – Jan 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Nov 23 in Bullhead City and as late as Apr 23 in Flagstaff. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 55–70 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Peas Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
PhoenixNov 24 – Dec 8
TucsonDec 9 – Dec 23
MesaJan 2 – Jan 16
ChandlerJan 2 – Jan 16
GilbertJan 2 – Jan 16
GlendaleDec 9 – Dec 23
ScottsdaleJan 2 – Jan 16
PeoriaDec 9 – Dec 23
TempeJan 2 – Jan 16
Tempe JunctionJan 2 – Jan 16
SurpriseDec 9 – Dec 23
YumaNov 27 – Dec 11
San Tan ValleyDec 21 – Jan 4
AvondaleNov 26 – Dec 10
GoodyearNov 26 – Dec 10
FlagstaffApr 23 – May 7
Casas AdobesJan 15 – Jan 29
Lake Havasu CityNov 24 – Dec 8
Casa GrandeDec 25 – Jan 8
BuckeyeNov 26 – Dec 10
Catalina FoothillsJan 9 – Jan 23
MaricopaJan 12 – Jan 26
Oro ValleyFeb 19 – Mar 5
Sierra VistaFeb 22 – Mar 8
Prescott ValleyMar 9 – Mar 23
PrescottMar 19 – Apr 2
MaranaJan 12 – Jan 26
Bullhead CityNov 23 – Dec 7
Apache JunctionDec 31 – Jan 14
Sun CityDec 9 – Dec 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Arizona cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arizona cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Arizona?

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 2 – Jan 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Nov 23 in Bullhead City and as late as Apr 23 in Flagstaff. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Arizona?

The average last spring frost in Arizona ranges from January 4 in Bullhead City to June 4 in Flagstaff, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do peas take to grow?

Peas typically take 55–70 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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