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When to Plant Snap Pea in Lamont, Michigan (49430)

Location

Lamont, Michigan

ZIP Code

49430

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, March 9, 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 6a

Snap Pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lamont, Michigan, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, March 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Snap Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.