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When to Plant Snap Pea in Elkton, Maryland (21921)

Location

Elkton, Maryland

ZIP Code

21921

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 22, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 24-60"
Spread 6"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Small (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 6-10 days

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Growing Snap Pea in Zone 7b

Snap Pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Elkton, Maryland, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Snap Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.