When to plant peas in Virginia
Virginia 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 2 in Norfolk to March 15 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | February 15 – March 15 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | February 9 – March 9 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | February 10 – March 10 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | February 2 – March 2 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | February 20 – March 20 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | February 18 – March 18 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | February 10 – March 10 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | February 10 – March 10 |
Peas in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant peas in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly February 2 in Norfolk to March 15 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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 Virginia?
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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