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When to Plant Peas in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 17 – Mar 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 4 in Morehead City and as late as Mar 21 in Boone.

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
CharlotteFeb 16 – Mar 2
RaleighFeb 14 – Feb 28
GreensboroFeb 18 – Mar 4
DurhamFeb 19 – Mar 5
Winston-SalemFeb 12 – Feb 26
FayettevilleFeb 16 – Mar 2
CaryFeb 14 – Feb 28
WilmingtonFeb 5 – Feb 19
High PointFeb 16 – Mar 2
AshevilleFeb 23 – Mar 9
GreenvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27
ConcordFeb 18 – Mar 4
GastoniaFeb 13 – Feb 27
JacksonvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3
Chapel HillFeb 17 – Mar 3
Rocky MountFeb 17 – Mar 3
HuntersvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2
BurlingtonFeb 15 – Mar 1
WilsonFeb 8 – Feb 22
KannapolisFeb 18 – Mar 4
ApexFeb 13 – Feb 27
HickoryFeb 17 – Mar 3
Wake ForestFeb 21 – Mar 7
Indian TrailFeb 17 – Mar 3
MooresvilleFeb 26 – Mar 12
GoldsboroFeb 14 – Feb 28
MonroeFeb 20 – Mar 6
SalisburyFeb 23 – Mar 9
Holly SpringsFeb 23 – Mar 9
MatthewsFeb 17 – Mar 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 17 – Mar 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 4 in Morehead City and as late as Mar 21 in Boone.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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