Climate matters. This page is a practical baseline. Confirm cultivar, local frost/heat conditions, mature size and regional restrictions before planting.
Peanut — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Arachis hypogaea |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 7–14 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 18.3–29.4 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 100–150 |
| Measured from | Seed |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 15.2–30.5 |
| Mature height (cm) | 30.5–45.7 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 45.7–61 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 6–11 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Direct sow |
Growing directions
Shell peanuts and plant seeds 2 in deep in loose, sandy, well-drained soil; heavy clay prevents proper peg penetration and pod development. After flowering, keep the area around plants free of weeds and loosen surface soil lightly so fertilization pegs can easily enter the ground. Harvest when foliage begins to yellow and the inner shell veins turn dark, by lifting the entire plant with a fork. Cure plants upside-down in a warm, airy location for 2–3 weeks before removing pods.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0