The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us determine your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

In Sherman you can estimate when it's a good idea to plant peas by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Peas

Frost tolerance for peas:	Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Peas do well in cold which tells us that you can start planting them much earlier than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant peas in Sherman is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant peas and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your peas may not have a chance to grow to maturity. If you are starting your peas indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Sherman. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Sherman may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Sherman there is a last frost after March 15 be ready to protect your peas in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Sherman

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 15°F.

Plants to Grow in Sherman

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