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When to Plant Pea in Zone 3A

USDA Zone

3A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 3A

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 13, 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
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 3" apart

Cities in Zone 3A

Embarrass, Minnesota Soudan, Minnesota Tower, Minnesota Loman, Minnesota Ranier, Minnesota Swift, Minnesota Oak Island, Minnesota Anchorage, Alaska Aniak, Alaska Crooked Creek, Alaska Grayling, Alaska Holy Cross, Alaska Red Devil, Alaska Shageluk, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Deering, Alaska Delta Junction, Alaska Fort Yukon, Alaska Kaktovik, Alaska Kivalina, Alaska Point Hope, Alaska Ruby, Alaska Shishmaref, Alaska Teller, Alaska Brevig Mission, Alaska

Other Plants for Zone 3A

Blackberry Blueberry Raspberry Strawberry Basil Chamomile Chives Cilantro Dill Lavender Lemon Balm Marjoram Mint Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Tarragon Thyme Acorn Squash Artichoke Arugula Asparagus Beefsteak Tomato Beet Bell Pepper Bok Choy Broccoli Brussel Sprout Butternut Squash Cabbage Cantaloupe Carrot Cauliflower Cayenne Pepper Celery Cherry Tomato Chili Pepper Collard Green Common Bean Cucumber Eggplant Endive Fennel Garlic Grape Tomato Green Bean Habanero Pepper Head Lettuce Heirloom Tomato Honeydew Melon Jalapeño Pepper Kale Kohlrabi Leaf Lettuce Leek Lima Bean Mustard Okra Onion Parsnip Poblano Pepper Pole Pea Potato Pumpkin Radicchio Radish Rhubarb Roma Tomato Rutabaga Serrano Pepper Shallot Snap Pea Snow Pea Spaghetti Squash Spinach Squash Sweet Corn Sweet Potato Swiss Chard Tomato Turnip Watermelon Zucchini

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Growing Pea in USDA Zone 3A

Pea (Pisum sativum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 3A. This zone includes cities like Embarrass, Soudan, Tower and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 3A is around Monday, May 25, 2026. Pea can be directly sown outdoors around Monday, April 13, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Pea approximately 60 days after planting.