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When to Plant Peas in Tennessee

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 10 in Bristol.

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
NashvilleFeb 18 – Mar 4
New South MemphisFeb 2 – Feb 16
MemphisFeb 2 – Feb 16
KnoxvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14
ChattanoogaFeb 10 – Feb 24
ClarksvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6
MurfreesboroFeb 26 – Mar 12
East ChattanoogaFeb 10 – Feb 24
FranklinFeb 20 – Mar 6
CordovaFeb 15 – Mar 1
JacksonFeb 19 – Mar 5
Johnson CityMar 8 – Mar 22
BartlettFeb 15 – Mar 1
HendersonvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14
KingsportFeb 26 – Mar 12
ColliervilleFeb 15 – Mar 1
SmyrnaMar 2 – Mar 16
ClevelandFeb 23 – Mar 9
BrentwoodMar 4 – Mar 18
GermantownFeb 15 – Mar 1
HermitageFeb 18 – Mar 4
ColumbiaFeb 27 – Mar 13
Spring HillFeb 20 – Mar 6
La VergneMar 2 – Mar 16
GallatinMar 5 – Mar 19
CookevilleMar 3 – Mar 17
Mount JulietFeb 18 – Mar 4
LebanonFeb 23 – Mar 9
MorristownFeb 27 – Mar 13
Oak RidgeFeb 22 – Mar 8

Showing the 30 most populous of 70 Tennessee cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Tennessee cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Tennessee?

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 10 in Bristol.

When is the last frost in Tennessee?

The average last spring frost in Tennessee ranges from March 16 in New South Memphis to April 21 in Bristol, 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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