Peanut Seeds

Fast Facts

Try your hand at growing America's favorite nut

Planting Season
Spring
Life Cycle
Annual
Seed Type
Open Pollinated Seed
Sowing Method
Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Average
Planting Depth
2 inches
Plant Spacing
8 inches
Plant Height
18 inches
Hardiness Zones
10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Color
Yellow
Growth Habit
Spreading, Upright
Ships
Year Round
Growing Conditions
Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Use
Container Garden, Soil Improvement
Plant Characteristics
Edible

About Peanuts

One of the most widely grown crops in the world, peanuts are a fun novelty item to grow in your planting area. A summer blooming annual, peanuts are ready to harvest in late summer/early fall when the leaves begin to yellow. One of the unexpected joys of peanuts are their lovely yellow flowers – they are edible and are excellent in salads!

When to Plant Peanut Seeds

For outdoor sowing, plant Peanut seeds after danger of frost has passed in the spring. If starting your seeds indoors, plant several weeks before the end of frost season in individual pots.

Where to Plant Peanut Seeds

Peanuts grow best in well-composted, fertile, light-textured, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun conditions. The most ideal soil pH is 5.1-6.5. Add calcium as needed to the top 3-4″ of soil.

How to Plant Peanut Seeds

Plant seeds about 2″ deep in rows 3′ apart with 6-9″ between each plant in the row. Water regularly and avoid letting soil dry out. Seedlings should germinate within 14-21 days.

How to Care for Peanuts

Water regularly until germination takes place. After first fall frost, dig up plants and spread on a dry surface, not touching the ground, allowing plants to dry in full sun for 4-7 days before stripping the pods from the plants. Pods typically ripen 120-150 days after sowing your seeds.

Companion Plants

Elevate your garden's allure or harvest. These are our recommendations for companion plants that will enhance either visual appeal or culinary delights.

Protect your garden's health and yeild with strategic plant pairings for pest deterrence. Below are our recommendations for companion plants that will naturally repel pests and foster a thriving garden ecosystem.

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SEEDY SAYS

Unlike other nuts, peanuts do not grow on trees. Peanuts are unusual because they grow on a plant that flowers above the ground, but the actual fruits (the peanuts) grow underground!

Tips & Tricks

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