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When to Plant Peas in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Huntington and as late as Mar 25 in Beckley.

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
HuntingtonMar 1 – Mar 15
CharlestonMar 5 – Mar 19
ParkersburgMar 3 – Mar 17
MorgantownMar 15 – Mar 29
WheelingMar 9 – Mar 23
Weirton HeightsMar 18 – Apr 1
WeirtonMar 18 – Apr 1
FairmontMar 7 – Mar 21
MartinsburgMar 6 – Mar 20
BeckleyMar 25 – Apr 8
ClarksburgMar 11 – Mar 25
Teays ValleyMar 7 – Mar 21
South CharlestonMar 12 – Mar 26
Saint AlbansMar 7 – Mar 21
ViennaMar 3 – Mar 17
BluefieldMar 19 – Apr 2
Cross LanesMar 7 – Mar 21
MoundsvilleMar 15 – Mar 29
BridgeportMar 7 – Mar 21
Oak HillMar 10 – Mar 24

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Huntington and as late as Mar 25 in Beckley.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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