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When to Plant Pea in Oak Vale, Mississippi (39656)

Location

Oak Vale, Mississippi

ZIP Code

39656

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 1, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Pea directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 24-72"
Spread 6"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Small (2-3 inch pods)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

3" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Pea in Zone 8b

Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Oak Vale, Mississippi, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.