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When to Plant Peas in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 10 in Kirksville.

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
Kansas CityFeb 21 – Mar 7
St. LouisFeb 18 – Mar 4
SpringfieldFeb 21 – Mar 7
ColumbiaFeb 22 – Mar 8
IndependenceFeb 27 – Mar 13
Lee's SummitMar 2 – Mar 16
O'FallonFeb 26 – Mar 12
Saint JosephMar 8 – Mar 22
Saint CharlesFeb 25 – Mar 11
Blue SpringsFeb 24 – Mar 10
Saint PetersFeb 26 – Mar 12
FlorissantFeb 19 – Mar 5
JoplinFeb 26 – Mar 12
ChesterfieldFeb 21 – Mar 7
Jefferson CityFeb 25 – Mar 11
Cape GirardeauFeb 22 – Mar 8
OakvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9
WildwoodMar 1 – Mar 15
WentzvilleFeb 27 – Mar 13
University CityFeb 18 – Mar 4
BallwinFeb 21 – Mar 7
LibertyMar 8 – Mar 22
RaytownFeb 27 – Mar 13
MehlvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9
KirkwoodFeb 18 – Mar 4
Maryland HeightsFeb 19 – Mar 5
GladstoneFeb 21 – Mar 7
HazelwoodFeb 19 – Mar 5
GrandviewFeb 24 – Mar 10
Webster GrovesFeb 18 – Mar 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 10 in Kirksville.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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