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Can You Grow Peanut in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Peanuts need 120-150 warm frost-free days to mature — too short or too cool a season means no nuts.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in Vermont
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in Vermont?
Peanuts need 120-150 warm frost-free days to mature — too short or too cool a season means no nuts.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Peanuts in Vermont?
Plant Peanuts around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Aug 13 – Sep 12.