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When to Plant Peas in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Feb 27 – Mar 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 5 in Corning.

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
New York CityFeb 16 – Mar 2
BrooklynFeb 18 – Mar 4
QueensFeb 19 – Mar 5
ManhattanFeb 16 – Mar 2
The BronxFeb 18 – Mar 4
Staten IslandFeb 19 – Mar 5
BuffaloMar 13 – Mar 27
JamaicaFeb 19 – Mar 5
RochesterMar 13 – Mar 27
YonkersMar 9 – Mar 23
AstoriaFeb 16 – Mar 2
SyracuseMar 18 – Apr 1
AmherstMar 13 – Mar 27
ElmhurstFeb 12 – Feb 26
CoronaFeb 12 – Feb 26
AlbanyMar 16 – Mar 30
Richmond HillFeb 19 – Mar 5
West AlbanyMar 16 – Mar 30
GreenburghMar 9 – Mar 23
New RochelleFeb 18 – Mar 4
South Ozone ParkFeb 19 – Mar 5
CheektowagaMar 13 – Mar 27
RidgewoodFeb 12 – Feb 26
Mount VernonFeb 18 – Mar 4
Forest HillsFeb 12 – Feb 26
Jackson HeightsFeb 12 – Feb 26
BaysideFeb 12 – Feb 26
SchenectadyMar 16 – Mar 30
UticaMar 20 – Apr 3
BrentwoodFeb 27 – Mar 13

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Feb 27 – Mar 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 5 in Corning.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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