When to plant Peas in Delaware
In spring, from Feb 10 – Mar 20 in Dover to Feb 20 – Mar 20 in Wilmington.
In fall, Aug 1 – Sept 15.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | Feb 10 – Mar 20 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Middletown | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Milford | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Newark | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Smyrna | Feb 10 – Mar 20 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Wilmington | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
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 garden peas.