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Can You Grow Peanut in New York?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

New York last frost

early April

New York first frost

late October

Days to harvest

120–150 days

When to plant Peanuts in New York

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jul 30 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on New York'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 York

New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peanut in New York?

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

What zone is New York?

New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Peanuts in New York?

Plant Peanuts around early April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jul 30 – Aug 29.