Alaska Early

Pea

Zone 1b Save Garden

🌱 55d to harvest Upright

Sweet, cool-season pods that feel like they’re already bursting with flavor—Alaska Early delivers crisp, tender peas with a brigh…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jun 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 1st
Harvest Begins	Jul 26th
Harvest Ends	Aug 1st

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage powdery mildew on Alaska Early (55-day) plants?

Powdery mildew shows up as a gray-white powder on leaves, often first on the lower foliage. Remove and trash heavily affected leaves, then improve airflow by spacing plants and avoiding overhead watering. If it keeps spreading, spray with a labeled sulfur or potassium bicarbonate product every 7–10 days until new growth is clear.

How often should I water Alaska Early during the main growing phase (weeks 3–6)?

Keep the soil consistently evenly moist—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings if it’s hot or windy. Check with your finger 1–2 inches deep; water when it feels dry at that depth, not daily on a schedule. Avoid soggy soil because it can trigger leaf diseases and poor root development.

When is Alaska Early ready to harvest at 55 days?

Harvest when pods/heads (depending on the crop you planted) reach their typical size for the variety and the exterior looks firm and fully developed, usually right around day 55. For the best quality, pick in the morning and use the “look-and-feel” cue—avoid harvesting if parts are still loose/soft or undersized, since yield drops with early picking.

Sweet, cool-season pods that feel like they’re already bursting with flavor—Alaska Early delivers crisp, tender peas with a bright, garden-fresh sweetness. The compact plants produce abundant, uniformly filled pods for reliable shelling, with peas that hold their shape and offer a clean, succulent bite. Ideal for home gardeners seeking a dependable early harvest at about 55 days, Alaska Early shines in shelling-focused plantings where you want a quick, satisfying yield.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

Sow peas as soon as the soil is workable—earlier cool-season growth usually beats trying to start indoors.