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When to Plant Pole Pea in North Branch, New York (12766)

Location

North Branch, New York

ZIP Code

12766

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Saturday, March 14, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Pole Pea directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 48-96"
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 5-10 days

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Growing Pole Pea in Zone 5b

Pole Pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In North Branch, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should direct sow seeds around Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Pole Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.