Has anyone grown peanuts?

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lorvan Hamilton, ON(Zone 5b) Jun 01, 2010

Hey folks,

I planted some valencia peanuts about a week ago, and they're starting to look pretty good already! I've never grown these before and am just wondering if anyone has any experience they can share?

lorvan

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 01, 2010

I have grown Valentia which is sort of midrange in maturity between the Spanish type and the Virginia type. Still a long season vegetable so you might have to trick mother nature in Ontario.

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lorvan Hamilton, ON(Zone 5b) Jun 02, 2010

Thanks Farmerdill! I got the seeds from a company in Ontario, and they claim that it can be done. If it doesn't work, well I'll be a little disappointed, but I'd only be out two bucks at least...

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 02, 2010

i have never tryed it but i wont knock it either but then agian my last name is not Carter eather LOL but I do Love Hot cajin Boild Peanuts Though Hmmmm Hmmm i might have too come visit when you get ready to dig them up i'll help you dig,and clean them and cajiniz them LOL good luck on the ventur Bro/Sis

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lorvan Hamilton, ON(Zone 5b) Jun 03, 2010

Thanks Yates :) I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to munch on a few.

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 03, 2010

Yates , the cultivar depicted is Tennessee Red, so I know they will grow in Tennessee. Use to grow them in central Virginia when I was a kid.

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 03, 2010

Hmmm what time do ya plant them ? sot of like taters earley? rrealy dont know much about them but i love the hot and spicey and boild. what can you tell me ? i'll try any thing once

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 03, 2010

Not too early, If you grow pole beans, about the same time. Planting is about the same, 1-2 inches deep 8-10 inches apart. Valentias tolerate slightly heavy soils, Virginia and runners really need light soil. None of them will grow clay, because they bloom like a bean, send down pegs and the pod forms underground,. If the pegs encounter resistance , no peanut.

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 03, 2010

Nods ok so this year won’t be a good year it’s the first year the ground has been turned in 20+ years maybe next year after it has been tilled and turned under with more compost and mix . ~;>)

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