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When to Plant Pea in Chicken, Alaska (99732)

Location

Chicken, Alaska

ZIP Code

99732

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 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

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

OnionGarlic

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Growing Pea in Zone 1b

Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Chicken, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.