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Can You Grow Peanut in Florida?
US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
Florida last frost
Florida first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in Florida
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida
Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in Florida?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is Florida?
Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
When do you plant Peanuts in Florida?
Plant Peanuts around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 10 – Jun 9.