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When to Plant Peas in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Boston and as late as Mar 29 in North Adams.

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
BostonFeb 21 – Mar 7
WorcesterMar 12 – Mar 26
SpringfieldMar 22 – Apr 5
LowellMar 19 – Apr 2
CambridgeFeb 21 – Mar 7
New BedfordFeb 28 – Mar 14
DorchesterMar 8 – Mar 22
BrocktonMar 11 – Mar 25
Fall RiverFeb 28 – Mar 14
QuincyMar 14 – Mar 28
LynnMar 14 – Mar 28
NewtonMar 8 – Mar 22
SomervilleFeb 21 – Mar 7
LawrenceMar 2 – Mar 16
FraminghamMar 15 – Mar 29
Framingham CenterMar 15 – Mar 29
WalthamMar 17 – Mar 31
HaverhillMar 20 – Apr 3
MaldenFeb 21 – Mar 7
BrooklineMar 8 – Mar 22
MedfordFeb 21 – Mar 7
TauntonMar 11 – Mar 25
ChicopeeMar 22 – Apr 5
North ChicopeeMar 22 – Apr 5
WeymouthMar 14 – Mar 28
RevereFeb 21 – Mar 7
PeabodyMar 14 – Mar 28
MethuenMar 2 – Mar 16
South PeabodyMar 14 – Mar 28
BarnstableMar 11 – Mar 25

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Boston and as late as Mar 29 in North Adams.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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