When to plant peas in Louisiana
Louisiana spans USDA zones 8b–9b, so the right time to plant peas shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 11 in New Orleans to February 14 in Claiborne — below are local dates for 55 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 9b | January 22 | January 5 | December 11 – January 8 |
| Baton Rouge | 9a | February 28 | November 26 | January 17 – February 14 |
| Shreveport | 8b | March 9 | November 18 | January 26 – February 23 |
| Metairie | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | December 19 – January 16 |
| Lafayette | 9a | February 26 | November 28 | January 15 – February 12 |
| Lake Charles | 9a | February 14 | December 7 | January 3 – January 31 |
| Kenner | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | December 19 – January 16 |
| Bossier City | 8b | February 28 | November 24 | January 17 – February 14 |
Peas in Louisiana: FAQ
When can I plant peas in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly December 11 in New Orleans to February 14 in Claiborne, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana publishes 55 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 Louisiana?
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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