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When to Plant Peas in Maryland

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Feb 20 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 8 in California and as late as Mar 13 in Westminster.

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
BaltimoreFeb 10 – Feb 24
ColumbiaFeb 27 – Mar 13
GermantownMar 3 – Mar 17
Silver SpringFeb 27 – Mar 13
FrederickFeb 19 – Mar 5
WaldorfFeb 20 – Mar 6
Glen BurnieFeb 27 – Mar 13
GaithersburgFeb 18 – Mar 4
RockvilleFeb 18 – Mar 4
Ellicott CityFeb 27 – Mar 13
DundalkFeb 10 – Feb 24
BethesdaFeb 26 – Mar 12
BowieMar 11 – Mar 25
TowsonFeb 19 – Mar 5
Aspen HillFeb 18 – Mar 4
WheatonFeb 18 – Mar 4
Bel Air SouthFeb 27 – Mar 13
Gwynn OakFeb 19 – Mar 5
PotomacFeb 18 – Mar 4
SevernFeb 27 – Mar 13
North BethesdaFeb 18 – Mar 4
CatonsvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24
AnnapolisFeb 13 – Feb 27
HagerstownFeb 28 – Mar 14
EssexFeb 10 – Feb 24
HanoverFeb 27 – Mar 13
WoodlawnFeb 19 – Mar 5
Severna ParkFeb 13 – Feb 27
OdentonFeb 27 – Mar 13
Saint CharlesFeb 20 – Mar 6

Showing the 30 most populous of 151 Maryland cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maryland cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Maryland?

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Feb 20 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 8 in California and as late as Mar 13 in Westminster.

When is the last frost in Maryland?

The average last spring frost in Maryland ranges from March 22 in California to April 24 in Westminster, 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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