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When to Plant Snap Pea in Lothair, Montana (59461)

Location

Lothair, Montana

ZIP Code

59461

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 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 4a

Snap Pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lothair, Montana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Snap Pea grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.