When to Plant Peas in Shelby County, OH
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.
Shelby County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost is October 19, giving you a growing season of approximately 177 days.
At an elevation of 1,143 feet, Shelby County receives approximately 37.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Peas during the growing season.
Shelby County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Peas Planting Timeline — Shelby County, OH
Peas Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 25 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Direct Sow | April 11 | Apr 11 – May 2 |
| Harvest | June 20 | Jun 20 – Aug 15 |
| Fall Sowing | August 10 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
Plant 1" deep · 4" apart · Rows 18" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
55–70 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 6a
📆 Growing Season
177 days in Shelby County
Growing Tips for Shelby 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Peas in Shelby County, OH?
Shelby County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of April 25. Plan your Peas planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Shelby County, OH?
Shelby County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and first fall frost is October 19.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Shelby County (Zone 6a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.