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When to Plant Peas in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 11 – Feb 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 22 in St. Marys and as late as Feb 28 in Cartersville.

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
AtlantaFeb 10 – Feb 24
ColumbusJan 22 – Feb 5
SavannahJan 19 – Feb 2
AthensFeb 9 – Feb 23
South FultonFeb 1 – Feb 15
Sandy SpringsFeb 11 – Feb 25
RoswellFeb 11 – Feb 25
MaconFeb 7 – Feb 21
Johns CreekFeb 11 – Feb 25
AlbanyJan 27 – Feb 10
Warner RobinsJan 28 – Feb 11
AlpharettaFeb 11 – Feb 25
MariettaFeb 13 – Feb 27
SmyrnaFeb 13 – Feb 27
ValdostaJan 22 – Feb 5
BrookhavenFeb 11 – Feb 25
StonecrestFeb 11 – Feb 25
DunwoodyFeb 11 – Feb 25
AugustaJan 16 – Jan 30
Peachtree CornersFeb 11 – Feb 25
GainesvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20
MiltonFeb 21 – Mar 7
NewnanFeb 20 – Mar 6
MabletonFeb 13 – Feb 27
RomeFeb 18 – Mar 4
MartinezJan 16 – Jan 30
East PointFeb 1 – Feb 15
Peachtree CityFeb 12 – Feb 26
DaltonFeb 19 – Mar 5
KennesawFeb 19 – Mar 5

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 11 – Feb 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 22 in St. Marys and as late as Feb 28 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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