📍 Spring Hill, FL · Zone 9b · Last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Snap Pea in Spring Hill, Florida (34607)
Location
Spring Hill, Florida
ZIP Code
34607
USDA Zone
9b
Last Frost
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Based on last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Zone 9b
Pro tip: Sow Snap Pea directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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 Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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🤝 Good Companions
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Full Companion Planting Guide for Snap Pea
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Common Snap Pea Varieties
Popular cultivars to look for at your local nursery or seed supplier.
Sugar Snap
The original snap pea developed in 1979; thick, crunchy walls with sweet, round peas inside.
Super Sugar Snap
Improved version with greater disease resistance and shorter vines; very productive.
Cascadia
Compact bush snap pea that doesn't need staking; excellent flavor with stringless pods.
🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🟢 EasyWhen to Harvest Seed
Allow a few pods to stay on the vine past eating stage, dry completely until tan-yellow.
Processing
Shell dried pods and spread seeds to dry for 1 additional week before storing.
Seed Viability
Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.
Pro Tip
Self-pollinating before flowers open — ideal for beginner seed savers.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 16 per sq ft of Snap Pea. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Snap Pea in Spring Hill, Florida? +
In Spring Hill (Zone 9b), direct sow Snap Pea outdoors around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
What is the last frost date for Spring Hill, Florida? +
The average last spring frost date for Spring Hill, Florida (ZIP 34607) is around Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9b.
How long does Snap Pea take to grow? +
Snap Pea typically matures in about 60 days from direct sowing. In Spring Hill, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, December 30, 2025 plus 60 days.
Should I start Snap Pea indoors or direct sow in Florida? +
Snap Pea does best when direct sown outdoors. In Spring Hill, sow directly around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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Growing Snap Pea in Zone 9b
Snap Pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Spring Hill, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Snap Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.