When to plant Black-eyed peas in Delaware
In spring, from Apr 15 – July 1 in Dover to May 1 – July 1 in Wilmington.
In fall, June 1 – Aug 1.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | Apr 15 – July 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Middletown | May 1 – July 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Milford | May 1 – July 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Newark | May 1 – July 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Smyrna | Apr 15 – July 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Wilmington | May 1 – July 1 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for black-eyed peas.