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When to Plant Sweet Pea in Lisbon Falls, Maine (04252)

Location

Lisbon Falls, Maine

ZIP Code

04252

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Saturday, March 28, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Sweet Pea directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lathyrus odoratus
Days to Maturity 65 days
Mature Height 48-72"
Spread 8"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Growing Sweet Pea in Zone 5b

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lisbon Falls, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should direct sow seeds around Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Sweet Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.