When to Plant Peanuts in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, plant outdoors May 29 to September 6, and expect your first harvest around September 6. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Peanuts planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Direct sow
May 29
Projected first harvest
Sep 6
Peanuts is ready to harvest in about 100 days, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Peanuts planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
Direct sow
May 24
Projected first harvest
Sep 1
Peanuts is ready to harvest in about 100 days, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with peanuts
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