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When to Plant Peas in Tennessee
UT Extension gives one set of dates for peas for the whole state: spring planting runs Feb 15 to Apr 15.
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When to plant peas in your county
Every county uses the same statewide dates.
Pea vines on a garden trellis with white flowers and flat green pods
Published dates for peas in Tennessee
| Type | Season | Region | Published dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peas, English and snap | spring | Tennessee (statewide) | Spring planting: 2/15 to 4/15 | W 346-B, p. 7, Table 5 |
More planting dates for Tennessee
Planting dates for each crop in Tennessee, from the UT Extension calendar.
Planting peas in Tennessee: questions
When do you plant peas in Tennessee?
UT Extension gives one set of dates for peas for the whole state: spring planting runs Feb 15 to Apr 15.
Can I plant peas in the fall in Tennessee?
The UT Extension calendar used here lists no fall window for peas.
How does frost timing change peas planting?
Spring windows follow the last frost and fall windows end before the first frost. See the Tennessee frost dates page for your county.
Where do these dates for peas come from?
W 346-B Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Garden Planning, Plant Preparation and Planting.
Why do the dates differ by county?
One statewide set of dates applies to every county.
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