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When to Plant Sweet Pea in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska (99721)

Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

ZIP Code

99721

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, April 30, 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 2b

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Sweet Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.