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Can You Grow Peanut in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.

Plant zones

6a–11b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

120–150 days

When to plant Peanuts in Delaware

Start indoors

Feb 7

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Jul 5 – Aug 4

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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.

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Gardening in Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peanut in Delaware?

Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Peanuts in Delaware?

Plant Peanuts around early March (start indoors Feb 7), harvest Jul 5 – Aug 4.