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When to Plant Snow Pea in Cisco, Georgia (30708)

Location

Cisco, Georgia

ZIP Code

30708

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Direct Sow Outdoors

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, April 5, 2026 · Zone 7b

Pro tip: Sow Snow Pea directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 18-36"
Spread 6"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Small (flat 2-3 inch pods)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

3" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 6-10 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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Full Companion Planting Guide for Snow Pea

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🛠️ Supplies You'll Need

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟢 Easy
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Leave select pods on the vine past the edible stage until fully dry and papery.

Processing

Shell dried pods, cure on screen for 1 week, then store in a sealed container.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Maintain at least 25 plants when saving seed to preserve genetic diversity over generations.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 16 per sq ft of Snow Pea. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snow Pea in Cisco, Georgia? +

In Cisco (Zone 7b), direct sow Snow Pea outdoors around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Cisco, Georgia? +

The average last spring frost date for Cisco, Georgia (ZIP 30708) is around Sunday, April 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 7b.

How long does Snow Pea take to grow? +

Snow Pea typically matures in about 60 days from direct sowing. In Cisco, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, February 22, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snow Pea indoors or direct sow in Georgia? +

Snow Pea does best when direct sown outdoors. In Cisco, sow directly around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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Growing Snow Pea in Zone 7b

Snow Pea (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Cisco, Georgia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Snow Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.