When to Plant Snap Pea in Baldwin, North Dakota (58521)

Location

Baldwin, North Dakota

ZIP Code

58521

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Direct Sow Outdoors

Friday, April 3, 2026

Based on last frost Friday, May 15, 2026 · Zone 4a

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

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🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Days to Maturity 60 days

Mature Height 24-60"

Spread 6"

Type Vine

Fruit Size Small (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 Friday, April 3, 2026.

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Common Snap Pea Varieties

Popular cultivars to look for at your local nursery or seed supplier.

Sugar Snap

classic 70d

The original snap pea developed in 1979; thick, crunchy walls with sweet, round peas inside.

Super Sugar Snap

improved 64d

Improved version with greater disease resistance and shorter vines; very productive.

Cascadia

bush 60d

Compact bush snap pea that doesn't need staking; excellent flavor with stringless pods.

🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟢 Easy

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When 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.

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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 Baldwin, North Dakota? +

In Baldwin (Zone 4a), direct sow Snap Pea outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Baldwin, North Dakota? +

The average last spring frost date for Baldwin, North Dakota (ZIP 58521) is around Friday, May 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 4a.

How long does Snap Pea take to grow? +

Snap Pea typically matures in about 60 days from direct sowing. In Baldwin, that means you can expect harvest around Friday, April 3, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snap Pea indoors or direct sow in North Dakota? +

Snap Pea does best when direct sown outdoors. In Baldwin, sow directly around Friday, April 3, 2026.

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Growing Snap Pea in Zone 4a

Snap Pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Baldwin, North Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Snap Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.