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When to Plant Sweet Pea in Beach, North Dakota (58621)

Location

Beach, North Dakota

ZIP Code

58621

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 17, 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 4a

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Beach, North Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 17, 2026.

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