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When to Plant Pea in Mission Viejo, California (92691)

Location

Mission Viejo, California

ZIP Code

92691

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Friday, January 15, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 4, 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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Growing Pea in Zone 10b

Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mission Viejo, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, January 15, 2027. Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.