When to plant peas in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant peas shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 1 in Huntington to March 25 in Beckley — below are local dates for 15 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a | April 16 | October 26 | March 5 – April 2 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | March 1 – March 29 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | March 12 – April 9 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | March 3 – March 31 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | March 9 – April 6 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | March 6 – April 3 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | March 18 – April 15 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | March 7 – April 4 |
Peas in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant peas in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly March 1 in Huntington to March 25 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 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 West 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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