Alaska Heirloom Pea Seeds

Alaska Pea is one of the earliest and most reliable heirloom peas you can grow — a cool-season classic that thrives where other varieties struggle. Developed in the late 1800s, this smooth-seeded bush pea matures in just 55–60 days, making it ideal for short growing seasons and early spring gardens. The vines stay compact at 2–3 feet, producing sweet, tender pods that are perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or drying.

Why Gardeners Love Alaska Pea

• One of the earliest maturing peas — ready in just 55–60 days
• Compact 2–3 foot vines — no tall trellis needed
• Smooth, round seeds with sweet, mild flavor
• Excellent for short-season climates and early spring planting
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO — save seeds year after year

When to Plant

Direct sow 4–6 weeks before your last frost date in spring, as soon as soil can be worked. Peas prefer cool weather and well-draining soil with a temperature between 45–75°F (optimal 55–65°F). Do not start indoors — peas do not transplant well. For a fall harvest, sow 8–10 weeks before your first fall frost.

Find your frost dates and USDA hardiness zone at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Growing Tips

• Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart
• Provide light support — short brush or a low trellis works well
• Keep soil consistently moist; peas dislike drought
• Harvest when pods are plump but before seeds bulge — 55–60 days

All seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, and untreated.