When to plant cowpea (southern pea) in Ohio
Ohio 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 22 in Cleveland to May 22 in Warren — below are local dates for 187 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 6b | April 20 | October 24 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Cleveland | 7a | April 8 | November 12 | April 22 – May 6 |
| Cincinnati | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | April 30 – May 14 |
| Toledo | 6b | April 20 | October 27 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Akron | 6b | April 24 | October 28 | May 8 – May 22 |
| Dayton | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Parma | 6b | April 20 | November 3 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Canton | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | May 8 – May 22 |
Cowpea (Southern Pea) in Ohio: FAQ
When can I plant cowpea (southern pea) in Ohio?
Across Ohio, the time to direct-sow cowpea (southern pea) spans roughly April 22 in Cleveland to May 22 in Warren, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cowpea (southern pea) planting date vary across Ohio?
Yes. Ohio publishes 187 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 Ohio?
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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