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When to Plant Peas in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Atlantic City and as late as Mar 19 in Manville.

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
NewarkFeb 21 – Mar 7
Jersey CityFeb 21 – Mar 7
PatersonMar 4 – Mar 18
ElizabethFeb 19 – Mar 5
EdisonMar 4 – Mar 18
TrentonMar 6 – Mar 20
Toms RiverMar 12 – Mar 26
CliftonMar 4 – Mar 18
CamdenFeb 16 – Mar 2
BrickMar 12 – Mar 26
PassaicFeb 20 – Mar 6
Cherry HillMar 4 – Mar 18
Union CityFeb 16 – Mar 2
BayonneFeb 19 – Mar 5
MiddletownMar 6 – Mar 20
East OrangeFeb 21 – Mar 7
North BergenFeb 16 – Mar 2
IrvingtonFeb 21 – Mar 7
VinelandFeb 28 – Mar 14
South VinelandMar 13 – Mar 27
WayneMar 3 – Mar 17
New BrunswickMar 4 – Mar 18
UnionFeb 28 – Mar 14
PiscatawayMar 4 – Mar 18
JacksonMar 17 – Mar 31
LakewoodMar 12 – Mar 26
HobokenFeb 16 – Mar 2
West New YorkFeb 16 – Mar 2
Perth AmboyMar 4 – Mar 18
PlainfieldFeb 28 – Mar 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Atlantic City and as late as Mar 19 in Manville.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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