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When to Plant Snap Peas in Yukon

Snap peas have edible pods with plump, sweet peas inside, combining the best features of snow peas and garden peas. They are a garden favorite for fresh eating.

Yukon spans USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Snap Peas Planting Calendar for Yukon

โ–ธ Zone 2a ~94 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 30 ยท First frost: September 1 ยท 94 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 28 Mar 28 โ€“ Apr 11
Transplant Outdoors June 20 Jun 20 โ€“ Jul 4
Direct Sow June 13 Jun 13 โ€“ Jul 4
Harvest August 15 Aug 15 โ€“ Oct 10
โ–ธ Zone 2b ~111 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 22 ยท First frost: September 10 ยท 111 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 20 Mar 20 โ€“ Apr 3
Transplant Outdoors June 12 Jun 12 โ€“ Jun 26
Direct Sow June 5 Jun 5 โ€“ Jun 26
Harvest August 7 Aug 7 โ€“ Oct 2

Growing Tips for Yukon

Direct sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Provide a trellis 4-6 feet tall. Harvest when pods are plump and snap cleanly when bent.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snap Peas in Yukon?

Planting dates for Snap Peas in Yukon depend on your USDA zone. Yukon spans zones 2a, 2b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Yukon for planting?

Yukon contains USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.