Growing Peas in Zone 9A

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

Zone 9A has a very long growing season with mild winters. Many crops can be grown nearly year-round with successive plantings.

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 9A

USDA Hardiness Zone 9A has an average last spring frost around Feb 28 and first fall frost around Nov 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.