When to plant cowpea (southern pea) in Delaware
Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, 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 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 7b | April 7 | November 4 | April 21 – May 5 |
| Dover | 7b | April 4 | November 4 | April 18 – May 2 |
| Newark | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – May 5 |
| Middletown | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – May 5 |
| Bear | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – May 5 |
| Glasgow | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – May 5 |
| Brookside | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – May 5 |
| Hockessin | 7a | April 7 | November 4 | April 21 – May 5 |
Cowpea (Southern Pea) in Delaware: FAQ
When can I plant cowpea (southern pea) in Delaware?
Across Delaware, the time to direct-sow cowpea (southern pea) spans roughly April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cowpea (southern pea) planting date vary across Delaware?
Yes. Delaware publishes 11 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 Delaware?
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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