When to plant peas in Ohio
Ohio 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 25 in Cleveland to March 27 in Warren — below are local dates for 187 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 6b | April 20 | October 24 | March 9 – April 6 |
| Cleveland | 7a | April 8 | November 12 | February 25 – March 25 |
| Cincinnati | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | March 5 – April 2 |
| Toledo | 6b | April 20 | October 27 | March 9 – April 6 |
| Akron | 6b | April 24 | October 28 | March 13 – April 10 |
| Dayton | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | March 7 – April 4 |
| Parma | 6b | April 20 | November 3 | March 9 – April 6 |
| Canton | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | March 13 – April 10 |
Peas in Ohio: FAQ
When can I plant peas in Ohio?
Across Ohio, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly February 25 in Cleveland to March 27 in Warren, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across Ohio?
Yes. Ohio publishes 187 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 Ohio?
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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