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Can You Grow Peanut in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
Georgia last frost
Georgia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in Georgia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in Georgia?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Peanuts in Georgia?
Plant Peanuts around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Jun 15 – Jul 15.