Pea 'Alaska'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Alaska'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Alaska is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.5 as Alaska likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Alaska from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Alaska about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Alaska

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Alaska is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Alaska

Ready to harvest in 50-60 days.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Misspellings of Pea 'Alaska'

Alaskan Pea,

Other Names for Pea 'Alaska'

Early Alaska, Alaska Bush, Alaska Early Bush