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Can You Grow Peanut in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Peanuts in Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Peanut in Virginia?
Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Peanuts in Virginia?
Plant Peanuts around early March (start indoors Feb 7), harvest Jul 5 – Aug 4.