When to plant cowpea (southern pea) in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, 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 February 22 in Brunswick to April 25 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | April 7 – April 21 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | April 6 – April 20 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | April 6 – April 20 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | March 29 – April 12 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | April 8 – April 22 |
Cowpea (Southern Pea) in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant cowpea (southern pea) in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow cowpea (southern pea) spans roughly February 22 in Brunswick to April 25 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cowpea (southern pea) planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 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 Georgia?
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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