When to plant cowpea (southern pea) in Connecticut
Connecticut spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant cowpea (southern pea) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 19 in Bridgeport to May 22 in Torrington — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 7a | April 5 | November 6 | April 19 – May 3 |
| Stamford | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | May 1 – May 15 |
| New Haven | 7a | April 17 | October 27 | May 1 – May 15 |
| Hartford | 6b | April 17 | October 26 | May 1 – May 15 |
| Waterbury | 6b | April 26 | October 16 | May 10 – May 24 |
| Norwalk | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | May 1 – May 15 |
| Danbury | 6b | May 1 | October 14 | May 15 – May 29 |
| New Britain | 6b | April 17 | October 26 | May 1 – May 15 |
Cowpea (Southern Pea) in Connecticut: FAQ
When can I plant cowpea (southern pea) in Connecticut?
Across Connecticut, the time to direct-sow cowpea (southern pea) spans roughly April 19 in Bridgeport to May 22 in Torrington, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cowpea (southern pea) planting date vary across Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut publishes 35 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cowpea (southern pea) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does cowpea (southern pea) take to grow in Connecticut?
Cowpea (Southern Pea) takes about 60–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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