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Can You Grow Peanut in New Mexico?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

New Mexico last frost

late February

New Mexico first frost

early December

Days to harvest

120–150 days

When to plant Peanuts in New Mexico

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Feb 28

Harvest

Jun 28 – Jul 28

Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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 New Mexico

New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peanut in New Mexico?

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

What zone is New Mexico?

New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Peanuts in New Mexico?

Plant Peanuts around late February (start indoors Jan 31), harvest Jun 28 – Jul 28.