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Can You Grow Peanut in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in New Jersey
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in New Jersey?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Peanuts in New Jersey?
Plant Peanuts around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest Jul 13 – Aug 12.