When to Plant Garden Pea (Shelling)

78%
sure
WAIT
Garden Pea (Shelling) - Sow outside

Do not sow yet

Forecast low 5.4 C is at or below the crop cold threshold 6 C.

78% local confidence

Field readings
Night5.4 C lows
Soil4 C minimum
Rain24.2 mm over snapshot
Wind23.5 C daytime highs
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Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
5.4 C
Forecast low 5.4 C is at or below the crop cold threshold 6 C.
Heat
23.5 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Rain
24.2 mm
Rainfall signal is within a workable range for establishment.
Crop fit
4 C minimum
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Forecast strip

Planting window

From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
20
days min
Minimum season needed for garden pea (shelling) to yield
Up to
next window
Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
21 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 20 minimum days for garden pea (shelling).
Do this next
  1. 1Wait for the main risk to clear before sowing outside.
  2. 2Check overnight lows first if seedlings or warm-season crops are involved.
  3. 3Use this verdict as a field decision, not as a fixed calendar date.
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