When to plant peas in Kansas
Kansas spans USDA zones 6a–7a, 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 Kansas City to March 17 in Garden City — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7a | April 11 | October 29 | February 28 – March 28 |
| Overland Park | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | February 27 – March 27 |
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Olathe | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | February 27 – March 27 |
| Topeka | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | March 5 – April 2 |
| Lawrence | 6b | April 12 | October 28 | March 1 – March 29 |
| Shawnee | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | March 5 – April 2 |
| Lenexa | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | February 27 – March 27 |
Peas in Kansas: FAQ
When can I plant peas in Kansas?
Across Kansas, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly February 21 in Kansas City to March 17 in Garden City, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across Kansas?
Yes. Kansas publishes 35 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 Kansas?
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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