15 Seeds ' JUMBO ' VIRGINIA PEANUT Arachis Hypogaea Perennial Nut Plant
DESCRIPTION:
NAME: 'Jumbo' Virginia Peanut
OTHER COMMON NAMES: Groundnut / Goober / Earth Nut
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Arachis Hypogaea
COLOR: Yellow Flowers / Red Skin / Tan Kernels
PLANT SEEDS: Outdoors after frost / Indoors weeks before last frost
HARDINESS ZONE: 6 - 7 Annual / 8 - 11 Perennial
PLANT HEIGHT: 12 -18"
PLANT SPACING: 6 - 8" x 2' Rows
HARVEST: 120 Days
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun
SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average
QUANTITY: 15 Seeds
OTHER: 'Jumbo' Virginia peanuts have 1-2 extra-large nuts per pod. One plant can produce 50 - 60 delicious, high quality peanuts. It is a popular with both home gardeners & commercial producers, With a harvest time of 120 days, 'Jumbo' is well suited for northern growing regions with shorter seasons.
Virginia peanuts are popular for roasting & snacking. They are the largest type, & have a great crunch & wonderful texture. They are also known as "Ballpark Peanuts", because they are the type served at stadiums. Due to their large size, high oil content, & superior flavor, they are not often used to make peanut butter, but all of these qualities make them an excellent choice indeed for crafting delicious, smooth, creamy peanut butter!