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Can You Grow Peanut in South Carolina?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
South Carolina last frost
South Carolina first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in South Carolina
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South 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.
Gardening in South Carolina
South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in South Carolina?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is South Carolina?
South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Peanuts in South Carolina?
Plant Peanuts around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Jun 15 – Jul 15.