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Can You Grow Peanut in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.

Plant zones

6a–11b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

120–150 days

When to plant Peanuts in West Virginia

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jul 30 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on West 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.

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Gardening in West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Peanut in West Virginia?

Peanuts grow well here with a long, hot summer and loose, sandy, well-drained soil.

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Peanuts in West Virginia?

Plant Peanuts around early April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jul 30 – Aug 29.