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10a When to plant peas in zone 10a

Zone 10a median last spring freeze: Jan 15 · first fall freeze: Dec 20 · harvest in ~55-70 days.

StepZone 10a datesNote
Direct sow (spring)Dec 11before last spring freeze
Fall plantingOct 18before first fall freeze

How peas grow in zone 10a

Direct sow — these seeds go straight in the ground. Hardy — tolerates hard freezes. Harvest runs roughly 55-70 days after planting. These windows come from extension planting tables anchored to zone 10a's median freeze dates — for varieties and local conditions, check with your local extension office.

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