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When to Plant Pea in Kotzebue, Alaska (99752)

Location

Kotzebue, Alaska

ZIP Code

99752

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, April 16, 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

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Growing Pea in Zone 2b

Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kotzebue, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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