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When to Plant Pea in Homestead, Florida (33033)

Location

Homestead, Florida

ZIP Code

33033

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, November 20, 2026

Pro Tip: Pea can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 24-72"
Spread 6"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Small (2-3 inch pods)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

3" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Pea in Zone 11a

Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Homestead, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, November 20, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, January 1, 2027. Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.