When to Plant Peas in USDA Zone 11b
This month in Zone 11b
Your Zone 11b garden is entering a new phase. Here's what's on the schedule for June and why each task matters now.
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Survive, don't thrive
June-August is endurance gardening. Keep okra, peppers, sweet potatoes, and southern peas alive. Harvest everything daily before the heat damages produce on the vine.
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Start fall tomato seeds indoors
Yes, indoors — under lights or in AC. They'll be ready to transplant in August when temperatures briefly moderate.
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Add compost to empty beds
Empty beds get a thick layer of compost + mulch to suppress weeds and feed the soil for fall planting.
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.
In Zone 11b, the average last spring frost is around January 1 and the first fall frost is around December 31, giving you a growing season of approximately 364 days.
Peas Planting Timeline — Zone 11b
Where Is USDA Zone 11b?
The map below highlights the states that contain Zone 11b. Click any state to see the Peas planting schedule for that location.
Peas Planting Calendar — Zone 11b
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | December 4 | Dec 4 – Dec 18 |
| Transplant Outdoors | January 1 | Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Direct Sow | December 11 | Dec 11 – Jan 1 |
| Harvest | February 26 | Feb 26 – Apr 23 |
| Fall Sowing | November 5 | Nov 5 – Nov 19 |
Plant 1" deep · 4" apart · Rows 18" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| February | Harvest |
| March | Harvest |
| April | Harvest |
| May | — |
| June | — |
| July | — |
| August | — |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | Fall Sowing |
| December | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
Free Zone 11b Planting Calendar PDF
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Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
0.7"/week · Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
55–70 days
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Zone Temperature Range
45°F to 50°F average annual minimum
Growing Season
365 days (Zone 11b average)
Planting Specifications
| Planting Depth | 1 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 4 inches apart |
| Row Spacing | 18 inches between rows |
Succession Planting Peas in Zone 11b
Sow every 6.3 weeks for continuous harvest throughout the season.
Growing Tips for Peas in Zone 11b
Zone 11b offers a long growing season (~365 days). You can plant Peas earlier and may get multiple harvests.
Peas needs approximately 0.7 inches of water per week during active growth. Adjust watering based on your local rainfall and soil drainage.
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
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Recommended for Your Garden
Reduce heat stress and sun scorch in hot climates with UV-stabilized shade cloth.
Start seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.
Test your soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels before planting.
Related Plants
Peas in Other Zones
Peas by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
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- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
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- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Maine
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Peas in Zone 11b?
In Zone 11b, plan your Peas planting around the average last frost date of January 1. Start seeds indoors around December 4. Direct sow outdoors around December 11. Transplant seedlings around January 1.
Can Peas grow in Zone 11b?
Yes, Peas can grow well in Zone 11b, hardy in USDA zones 2a through 11b. Zone 11b has a growing season of approximately 364 days, which is sufficient for Peas (55-70 days to maturity).
When can I harvest Peas in Zone 11b?
In Zone 11b, expect to harvest Peas from February 26 – April 23. Peas takes 55-70 days from planting to harvest.
What is the last frost date for Zone 11b?
The average last spring frost in Zone 11b is around January 1, and the first fall frost is around December 31. This gives a growing season of approximately 364 days. These are 50% probability dates — actual frost dates vary year to year.
What should I plant next to Peas?
Good companion plants for Peas include Carrots, Radish, Turnip, Corn. These companions can help with pest control, pollination, and nutrient sharing.
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