Can You Grow Peanut in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in Texas
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in Texas?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Peanuts in Texas?
Plant Peanuts around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Jun 15 – Jul 15.