When to plant peas in Coos Bay and North Bend, OR

Plant peas from seed, directly in the garden in Coos Bay and North Bend, Mar 25 – May 6.

Easy Plant seeds in the ground

Why these dates

Coos Bay and North Bend's typical last spring frost is February 21. On the coast, the soil is usually ready for peas around March 25.

Coast. Mild winters but cool, foggy summers. Frost is rarely the problem; warmth is. Pick early, cool-tolerant varieties of tomatoes and squash.

Prepare the bed: loosen the soil and mix in an inch or two of compost.
Plant seeds Mar 25 – May 6, 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart along a trellis.
Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, which can take one to three weeks in cool soil.
Harvest: Pick snap and snow peas when pods are plump but still crisp, every two or three days.

Birds and slugs go after young shoots. Cover rows with netting until plants are a few inches tall.

Germinate in cool soil (about 40-50°F). Get them in early; they stall in summer heat.

When is the last frost in Coos Bay and North Bend, OR?

Typically February 21. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by March 25. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for North Bend Regional Airport.

Is it too late to plant peas in Coos Bay and North Bend?

The spring planting window runs through May 6. Later plantings tend to struggle in summer heat.

How long until I can harvest peas?

About 65 days after planting. Pick snap and snow peas when pods are plump but still crisp, every two or three days.