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When to Plant Peas in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Jan 24 – Feb 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Nov 27 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 10 in Dumas.

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
HoustonDec 22 – Jan 5
San AntonioJan 14 – Jan 28
DallasJan 19 – Feb 2
Fort WorthJan 22 – Feb 5
AustinJan 27 – Feb 10
El PasoJan 19 – Feb 2
ArlingtonJan 26 – Feb 9
Corpus ChristiDec 20 – Jan 3
PlanoJan 24 – Feb 7
LaredoDec 9 – Dec 23
LubbockFeb 10 – Feb 24
GarlandJan 24 – Feb 7
IrvingJan 19 – Feb 2
CypressJan 8 – Jan 22
AmarilloMar 4 – Mar 18
Grand PrairieJan 26 – Feb 9
BrownsvilleNov 28 – Dec 12
McKinneyFeb 3 – Feb 17
FriscoJan 24 – Feb 7
PasadenaDec 22 – Jan 5
MesquiteJan 19 – Feb 2
KilleenJan 31 – Feb 14
McAllenNov 28 – Dec 12
CarrolltonJan 19 – Feb 2
MidlandFeb 12 – Feb 26
WacoJan 26 – Feb 9
DentonJan 30 – Feb 13
AbileneFeb 6 – Feb 20
Round RockJan 28 – Feb 11
BeaumontJan 3 – Jan 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Jan 24 – Feb 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Nov 27 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 10 in Dumas.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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