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When to Plant Pea in Calico Rock, Arkansas (72519)

Location

Calico Rock, Arkansas

ZIP Code

72519

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 22, 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

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Pea in Zone 7b

Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Calico Rock, Arkansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.