When to plant peas in Delaware
Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant peas shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 21 in Dover to February 28 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 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Dover | 7b | April 4 | November 4 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Newark | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Middletown | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Bear | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Glasgow | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Brookside | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Hockessin | 7a | April 7 | November 4 | February 24 – March 24 |
Peas in Delaware: FAQ
When can I plant peas in Delaware?
Across Delaware, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly February 21 in Dover to February 28 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across Delaware?
Yes. Delaware publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right peas 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 peas take to grow in Delaware?
Peas takes about 55–70 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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