When to Plant Peas in Sequoyah County, OK
Peas are a cool-season legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil. Garden peas are shelled, while snap and snow peas are eaten pod and all.
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost is November 4, giving you a growing season of approximately 221 days.
At an elevation of 786 feet, Sequoyah County receives approximately 32.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 90°F, providing good warmth for Peas during the growing season.
Sequoyah County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.6-7.3
Drainage
Well Drained
Plant Planting Risk Windows
Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.
Plant Water Budget
Water stress score is 6/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching
Peas Planting Timeline — Sequoyah County, OK
Peas Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 21 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 28 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Direct Sow | March 14 | Mar 14 – Apr 4 |
| Fall Sowing | August 26 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Harvest | May 23 | May 23 – Jul 18 |
Plant 1" deep · 4" apart · Rows 18" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Harvest |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
55–70 days
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
USDA Zone
Zone 7a
Growing Season
221 days
Growing Tips for Sequoyah County
Direct sow as early as soil can be worked in spring. Inoculate seeds with rhizobium for best nitrogen fixation. Provide trellising for climbing varieties.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
Avoid Planting Near
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Peas in Sequoyah County, OK?
Sequoyah County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of March 28. Plan your Peas planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Sequoyah County, OK?
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is March 28 and first fall frost is November 4.
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