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When to Plant Peas in Oregon

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Feb 20 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 31 in Beaverton and as late as Apr 28 in Altamont.

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
PortlandJan 14 – Jan 28
EugeneFeb 28 – Mar 14
SalemFeb 20 – Mar 6
GreshamFeb 2 – Feb 16
HillsboroMar 5 – Mar 19
BeavertonDec 31 – Jan 14
BendApr 25 – May 9
MedfordFeb 25 – Mar 11
SpringfieldFeb 28 – Mar 14
CorvallisMar 6 – Mar 20
AlbanyMar 6 – Mar 20
TigardFeb 18 – Mar 4
AlohaDec 31 – Jan 14
Lake OswegoFeb 4 – Feb 18
KeizerFeb 20 – Mar 6
Grants PassFeb 25 – Mar 11
Oregon CityFeb 4 – Feb 18
McMinnvilleFeb 22 – Mar 8
RedmondApr 28 – May 12
TualatinFeb 18 – Mar 4
West LinnFeb 4 – Feb 18
WoodburnFeb 2 – Feb 16
Forest GroveMar 5 – Mar 19
NewbergFeb 7 – Feb 21
WilsonvilleFeb 4 – Feb 18
RoseburgFeb 9 – Feb 23
Klamath FallsApr 28 – May 12
AshlandMar 25 – Apr 8
MilwaukieJan 14 – Jan 28
BethanyMar 5 – Mar 19

Showing the 30 most populous of 68 Oregon cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oregon cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Oregon?

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Feb 20 – Mar 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 31 in Beaverton and as late as Apr 28 in Altamont.

When is the last frost in Oregon?

The average last spring frost in Oregon ranges from February 11 in Beaverton to June 9 in Altamont, 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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