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When to Plant Peas in Wisconsin

In a typical Wisconsin location, sow outdoors Mar 19 – Apr 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Kenosha and as late as Mar 30 in Merrill.

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
MilwaukeeMar 15 – Mar 29
MadisonMar 20 – Apr 3
Green BayMar 26 – Apr 9
KenoshaMar 8 – Mar 22
RacineMar 9 – Mar 23
AppletonMar 23 – Apr 6
WaukeshaMar 20 – Apr 3
Eau ClaireMar 13 – Mar 27
OshkoshMar 13 – Mar 27
JanesvilleMar 15 – Mar 29
West AllisMar 15 – Mar 29
La CrosseMar 16 – Mar 30
North La CrosseMar 12 – Mar 26
SheboyganMar 14 – Mar 28
WauwatosaMar 15 – Mar 29
Fond du LacMar 16 – Mar 30
New BerlinMar 22 – Apr 5
WausauMar 25 – Apr 8
BrookfieldMar 19 – Apr 2
GreenfieldMar 22 – Apr 5
BeloitMar 20 – Apr 3
FranklinMar 22 – Apr 5
Menomonee FallsMar 25 – Apr 8
Oak CreekMar 11 – Mar 25
ManitowocMar 19 – Apr 2
Sun PrairieMar 20 – Apr 3
West BendMar 20 – Apr 3
FitchburgMar 20 – Apr 3
Stevens PointMar 23 – Apr 6
SuperiorMar 25 – Apr 8

Showing the 30 most populous of 96 Wisconsin cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Wisconsin cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Wisconsin?

In a typical Wisconsin location, sow outdoors Mar 19 – Apr 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Kenosha and as late as Mar 30 in Merrill.

When is the last frost in Wisconsin?

The average last spring frost in Wisconsin ranges from April 19 in Kenosha to May 11 in Merrill, 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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