When to Plant Pea in Fort Greely, Alaska (99731)
Location
Fort Greely, Alaska
ZIP Code
99731
USDA Zone
2a
Last Frost
Monday, June 1, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 20, 2026
Pro Tip: Pea can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 24-72"
Spread 6"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Small (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 7-14 days
🤝 Good Companions
CarrotRadishTurnipCucumberCorn
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
OnionGarlic
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Growing Pea in Zone 2a
Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fort Greely, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 20, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.