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Can You Grow Peanut in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in Mississippi
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in Mississippi?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Peanuts in Mississippi?
Plant Peanuts around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Jun 15 – Jul 15.