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Can You Grow Peanut in North Carolina?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

120–150 days

When to plant Peanuts in North Carolina

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Feb 28

Harvest

Jun 28 – Jul 28

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peanut in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Peanuts in North Carolina?

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