When to plant cowpea (southern pea) in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, 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 January 22 in Edinburg to May 5 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | February 16 – March 2 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | March 11 – March 25 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | March 19 – April 2 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | February 5 – February 19 |
Cowpea (Southern Pea) in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant cowpea (southern pea) in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow cowpea (southern pea) spans roughly January 22 in Edinburg to May 5 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cowpea (southern pea) planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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