Grow Blue Peanut seeds, a rare heirloom groundnut variety prized for its distinctive blue-toned interior and excellent nut quality. This productive and hardy plant is well-suited for warm climates, producing abundant pods beneath the soil after blooming. Loved by home gardeners for its uniqueness, reliability, and vigorous growth, this variety offers excellent yields with minimal care.
These Non-GMO Blue Peanut seeds thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them ideal for garden beds, rows, and larger planting areas. Their natural heat tolerance and dependable productivity make them an excellent choice for anyone looking to grow a unique and hardy peanut variety.
Features
- Unique heirloom peanut with blue-toned nuts.
- High-yielding groundnut plant for warm gardens.
- Thrives in full sun and heat conditions.
- Excellent for home gardens and row planting.
- Non-GMO seed variety.
- Easy to grow with strong productivity.
- Adaptable to sandy or well-drained soils.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Blue Peanut
- Plant Type: Groundnut (Legume)
- Growth Habit: Low bush plant forming pods underground
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, heirloom variety
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 7–11
- Growing Season: Warm-season; plant after frost
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 120–150 days
- Germination Temperature: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
- Plant Height: 12–24 inches
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Sandy or well-drained loose soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate watering; avoid saturated soil
- Support Needed: None; low-growing habit
Planting Guide
- Plant seeds directly outdoors after the last frost in warm soil.
- Sow seeds 1.5–2 inches deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Maintain soil temperatures between 70°F–90°F for best germination.
- Choose a full sun location for optimal growth.
- Space plants 8–12 inches apart in rows.
- Keep soil moderately moist but never waterlogged.
- Light mulch helps retain moisture and loosen soil for pod formation.
- Avoid disturbing the soil once flowering begins, as pods form underground.
- Harvest when leaves yellow and dry; pull plants and allow pods to cure in a shaded area.