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When to Plant Snap Peas in Sevier County, UT

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.

Sevier County, Utah is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 19 and the first fall frost is September 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 134 days.

At an elevation of 8,049 feet, Sevier County receives approximately 20.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Snap Peas during the growing season.

Sevier County, UT (Zone 6a) Short season
134 days
Last Spring Frost May 19
134 growing days
First Fall Frost September 30

Sevier County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Snap Peas Planting Timeline — Sevier County, UT

Snap Peas Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 24 Mar 24 – Apr 7
Transplant Outdoors June 2 Jun 2 – Jun 16
Direct Sow May 26 May 26 – Jun 16
Harvest July 28 Jul 28 – Sep 22

Plant 1" deep · 4" apart · Rows 18" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Start Indoors
May Direct Sow
June Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
July Harvest
August Harvest
September Harvest
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

55–70 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6a

📆 Growing Season

134 days in Sevier County

Growing Tips for Sevier County

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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snap Peas in Sevier County, UT?

Sevier County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of May 19. Plan your Snap Peas planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Sevier County, UT?

Sevier County, Utah is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 19 and first fall frost is September 30.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Sevier County, UT. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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