When to plant peas in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant peas shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 28 in Brunswick to February 28 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 | February 10 – March 10 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | February 7 – March 7 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | February 9 – March 9 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | February 7 – March 7 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | January 19 – February 16 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | February 9 – March 9 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | February 1 – March 1 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | February 11 – March 11 |
Peas in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant peas in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly December 28 in Brunswick to February 28 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 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 Georgia?
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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