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Can You Grow Peanut in Oregon?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
Oregon last frost
Oregon first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in Oregon
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon
Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in Oregon?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is Oregon?
Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Peanuts in Oregon?
Plant Peanuts around late January (start indoors Jan 2), harvest May 30 – Jun 29.