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Pea transplanting #924573

Asked February 13, 2026, 7:28 PM EST

Hi, I like to start green/sweet peas indoors, as I do many other plants like Tomato and Cucumbers. I read the 'growing sweet pea' article but it doesn't say how long does it take for plants to be ready for transplant. I use Green Arrow Pea. I usually wait until plants have 3 leaves minimum, sometimes until plants get about 6" tall and then move them to my garden. Please advise.

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

We recommend that green pea seeds be started indoors about 3 weeks before the intended transplant date for moving them outside. (That date will depend on temperature trends from year to year, but generally is when soil temperatures are comfortably above 40 degrees F.)

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied February 16, 2026, 12:27 PM EST

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