Growing Peas in Zone 7A

Peas are one of the first crops you can plant in spring. They fix nitrogen and enrich the soil.

Zone 7A enjoys a long growing season. You can often get two plantings of cool-season crops (spring and fall).

Top Growing Tips

• Plant as soon as soil can be worked — peas love cool weather
• Inoculate seeds with rhizobia for better nitrogen fixation
• Provide a trellis — even bush types benefit from support
• Harvest snap peas when pods are plump but still smooth
• Pull plants when production stops and plant warm-season crops in their spot

Companion Planting

Good companions: carrots, turnips, radishes, cucumbers, corn

Avoid planting near: onions, garlic

Harvest Timeline

55-70 days from seed

About Zone 7A

USDA Hardiness Zone 7A has an average last spring frost around Apr 5 and first fall frost around Oct 28. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.