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When to Plant Peas in Vermont

In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 18 in Burlington and as late as Apr 8 in Morristown.

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
BurlingtonMar 18 – Apr 1
South BurlingtonMar 18 – Apr 1
ColchesterMar 21 – Apr 4
RutlandApr 3 – Apr 17
Essex JunctionMar 21 – Apr 4
HartfordMar 28 – Apr 11
BenningtonMar 30 – Apr 13
BarreApr 4 – Apr 18
WillistonMar 18 – Apr 1
MontpelierMar 24 – Apr 7
St JohnsburyApr 1 – Apr 15
BrattleboroApr 2 – Apr 16
WinooskiMar 18 – Apr 1
Saint AlbansMar 20 – Apr 3
Middlebury (village)Mar 24 – Apr 7
Saint JohnsburyApr 1 – Apr 15
MorristownApr 8 – Apr 22
LyndonApr 1 – Apr 15
RockinghamMar 28 – Apr 11
NewportApr 2 – Apr 16

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Vermont?

In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 18 in Burlington and as late as Apr 8 in Morristown.

When is the last frost in Vermont?

The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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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