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Can You Grow Peanut in California?
US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
California last frost
California first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in California
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on California's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Peanut
Peanuts are a fascinating crop — not a tree nut but a legume that flowers above ground and buries its pods below. They need a long, hot growing season and loose, sandy soil.
Plant raw, unroasted peanuts after soil warms to 65°F+. Hill soil around plants as they grow so pegs can bury. Harvest when foliage yellows; dry the pods before shelling.
Gardening in California
California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in California?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is California?
California spans USDA Zone 9b (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
When do you plant Peanuts in California?
Plant Peanuts around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 10 – Jun 9.