Alaska peas are a variety of common garden peas or English peas. They are the earliest maturing peas, with pods of 5-7 peas ripening in just 55 days. Peas need to be trellised as they reach 26″-36″ high. Culture: Sow directly into loamy soil in early spring as soon as the soil is workable. Soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Sow successively at 3 week intervals until mid spring. Sow mid July to early August for fall harvest. Alaska’s like to be in weak acid soil. Harvest: Pick while pods are fully grown, but still tender. These are smooth and starchy, not as sweet as other varieties. Peas should be shelled from pod, to be used fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Hold vine while picking to avoid damage. Nutrition: A good source of fiber, minerals, vitamins A & C and some vitamin B.