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When to Plant Peas in Utah

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Saint George and as late as Apr 23 in Heber City.

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
Salt Lake CityFeb 17 – Mar 3
West Valley CityFeb 25 – Mar 11
ProvoMar 7 – Mar 21
West JordanMar 18 – Apr 1
OremMar 8 – Mar 22
SandyMar 18 – Apr 1
OgdenMar 10 – Mar 24
LaytonMar 8 – Mar 22
Saint GeorgeJan 31 – Feb 14
South JordanMar 7 – Mar 21
MillcreekMar 14 – Mar 28
TaylorsvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3
LehiMar 19 – Apr 2
LoganMar 27 – Apr 10
MurrayMar 14 – Mar 28
DraperMar 7 – Mar 21
BountifulMar 14 – Mar 28
RivertonMar 7 – Mar 21
Pleasant GroveMar 6 – Mar 20
RoyMar 11 – Mar 25
Spanish ForkMar 14 – Mar 28
KearnsFeb 25 – Mar 11
Cottonwood HeightsMar 18 – Apr 1
TooeleMar 21 – Apr 4
MidvaleMar 18 – Apr 1
SpringvilleMar 14 – Mar 28
HolladayMar 18 – Apr 1
HerrimanMar 7 – Mar 21
ClearfieldMar 18 – Apr 1
KaysvilleMar 8 – Mar 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Utah?

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Saint George and as late as Apr 23 in Heber City.

When is the last frost in Utah?

The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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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