When to plant peas in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant peas shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 1 in Goldsboro to March 21 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | February 16 – March 16 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | February 14 – March 14 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | February 18 – March 18 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | February 19 – March 19 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | February 12 – March 12 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | February 16 – March 16 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | February 13 – March 13 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | February 5 – March 5 |
Peas in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant peas in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly February 1 in Goldsboro to March 21 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 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 North Carolina?
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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