When to plant Peas in Steuben County, Indiana, United States

Peas can be planted after May 15, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 45°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Growing Peas in Steuben County

Steuben County has on average 72 days, suitable for growing Peas. Peas needs on average between 60 and 70 days to mature and produce harvest. With 72 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Peas seeds can be planted between July 29 and August 09. Planting before July 29 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after August 09, Peas will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Peas in Steuben County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 45 days on average for Peas to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

Steuben County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Peas

• In order to get plants ready for May 15 seeds should be started indoors bwetween March 31 and April 19

  Seeds started after April 19 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Peas growing season in Steuben County is quite short, with only 45 days suitable for growth so it is really important to time your planting activities, and choose varieties with shorter time to harvest requirements.

• In order to get plants ready for July 29 seeds should be started indoors bwetween June 14 and July 30

  Seeds started after July 30 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Peas needs on average between 60 and 70 days to mature and produce harvest. With 72 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 75°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Peas, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

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