Peanut Seeds - Valencia

Peanut seeds grow into low growing annual plants with a spreading, bushy growth habit. Valencia type plants are adapted to warm climates with long growing seasons and are commonly grown in garden beds and open ground plantings. They perform best in loose, well drained soils that allow proper underground development of pods. When started from seed, plants establish steadily under warm conditions and are suitable for seasonal cultivation in home gardens and small plots.

Features

• Low growing, spreading plant habit

• Adapted to warm climate growing conditions

• Suitable for garden beds and open ground planting

• Annual plant grown during the warm season

• Appropriate for home and small scale cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Arachis hypogaea

• Common name (US): Peanut

• Seed type / variety: Valencia

• Growth habit: Low growing, spreading annual

• USDA hardiness zones: 8 to 11

• Planting season: Spring to early summer

• Sowing season with specific months:

  • Warm climates: April to June

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days with warm soil temperatures and evenly moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Loose, well drained sandy or loamy soil

• Watering needs: Regular watering during growth, reduced as plants mature

• Mature plant size: 12 to 24 inches in height with a spread of 24 to 36 inches

• Plant spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart