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When to Plant Peas in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Bridgeport and as late as Mar 27 in Torrington.

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
BridgeportFeb 22 – Mar 8
New HavenMar 6 – Mar 20
StamfordMar 6 – Mar 20
North StamfordMar 6 – Mar 20
HartfordMar 6 – Mar 20
WaterburyMar 15 – Mar 29
NorwalkMar 6 – Mar 20
DanburyMar 9 – Mar 23
East NorwalkMar 6 – Mar 20
New BritainMar 6 – Mar 20
West HartfordMar 6 – Mar 20
BristolMar 14 – Mar 28
MeridenMar 15 – Mar 29
HamdenMar 7 – Mar 21
FairfieldFeb 22 – Mar 8
West HavenMar 6 – Mar 20
MilfordFeb 22 – Mar 8
StratfordFeb 22 – Mar 8
City of Milford (balance)Feb 22 – Mar 8
East HartfordMar 6 – Mar 20
MiddletownMar 15 – Mar 29
EnfieldMar 10 – Mar 24
SouthingtonMar 15 – Mar 29
SheltonMar 14 – Mar 28
NorwichMar 3 – Mar 17
TrumbullFeb 22 – Mar 8
West TorringtonMar 27 – Apr 10
TorringtonMar 27 – Apr 10
GlastonburyMar 6 – Mar 20
NaugatuckMar 7 – Mar 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Bridgeport and as late as Mar 27 in Torrington.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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