Do Peas Need Protecting from Frost?

Shelter the pea plants with sheets or some other covering. A cold frame or hoop greenhouse with a plastic roof will protect the plants during a hard frost if necessary. While the pea plant can survive cool temperatures, the blossoms and pods of the pea plant may be damaged by late spring frost.

Do I need to cover my peas?

At 60 degrees, pea seeds will germinate within nine days. At 40 degrees, they can take four weeks or longer to germinate. In most cases, it's best to wait until the soil warms up slightly to plant peas. ... To get a head start, try using raised beds or install floating row covers over the soil after you plant the peas.

What temp can peas tolerate?

Young pea plants can survive light frosts, and will grow at any temperature above 40°F. Good growing temperatures are between 55°F and 65°F. Once the plants have started to flower and set a crop, frost can be damaging.