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Tennessee Red Peanut Seed

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Description

Red-skinned heirlooms, a Southern treasure. A Valencia-type peanut, earlier than Virginia strains. Buttery, sweet flavor with papery red skins. Easy to grow without hilling, even in heavier soils. As plants begin to flower, cultivate the soil around the plant base to let the “peg” penetrate downward and form the peanuts underground. Harvest when plants begin to yellow in the fall. Carefully dig under the canopy of the plant to harvest. Peanuts can be washed before drying, or dry on the plant. Cure peanuts out of direct sun, where there is good air circulation. Superior for roasting or boiling. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

  • Days to germinate: 7-21
  • Days to maturity: 120-140
  • Start indoors: Not recommended
  • Sow outdoors 2-3 weeks after the last spring frost.
  • Seed spacing: 12”
  • Seed depth: 1-2”
  • Produce size: 2-3” pods
  • Yield: 2-5 peanuts per pod, 50-100 pods per plant if well-fertilized
  • Mature plant height: 18-24”
  • Suitable for container growing: No
  • Year of discovery: Circa 1920s

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

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Stark Bro's Store
Experimenting with growing peanuts for the first time.
Bonnie M B on Mar 13, 2020
To plant with grandkids
Lowell W on Mar 23, 2019
Experimenting with growing peanuts for the first time.
Bonnie M B on Mar 13, 2020
It was recommended by MI agriculture extension as a peanut variety that would likely grow in MI.
MARY ELLEN H on Mar 2, 2020
To plant with grandkids
Lowell W on Mar 23, 2019
My father requested peanut seeds they were hard to find but your site had then and in relatively short delivery date to Arizona. He love this variety and cant wait to plant them. Thank you for making ordering easy.
Vanessa M on Mar 4, 2019
Haven???t grown peanuts before, so want to try them
SHELBA M on Feb 23, 2019
My parrot loves peanuts but wastes half of them. So will try to grow my own.
THOMAS P O on Feb 12, 2018
I've grown peanuts once in the past and find them "fun" to grow. I would also like to get enough peanuts to fix chocolate covered peanuts for us - so good!
MARILYN O on Feb 6, 2018
We love to eat peanuts, and organic peanuts are not easy to find. We also hope that the peanuts will be good for our soil.
Emily W on Jan 22, 2018
It was recommended by MI agriculture extension as a peanut variety that would likely grow in MI.
MARY ELLEN H on Mar 2, 2020
My father requested peanut seeds they were hard to find but your site had then and in relatively short delivery date to Arizona. He love this variety and cant wait to plant them. Thank you for making ordering easy.
Vanessa M on Mar 4, 2019
Can peanuts grow in zone 4-5, is the season long enough?
LOUISE B on Feb 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Zone 5B is about as far north as they will produce decently - these are really warm-ground-loving plants.
Exactly how many seeds are in 1 oz?
Brian M on Mar 27, 2018
BEST ANSWER: There are approximately 25 seeds per oz. They are measured by weight.
Do these peanuts self pollinate?
Caitlin L on Jun 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they do.
Would you recommend these as a border plant for edible landscaping as far as the appearance of the plant?
Selena A on Apr 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: As far as edible landscaping these are pretty awesome plant but in order to harvest them you have to pull the plants to get the peanuts so it wouldn't be very long lasting, but when it is time to harvest your family and guests will love seeing the peanuts as you shake the roots when the plant is pulled.

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Seeds arrived quickly and I planted several. They germinated soon enough and the plants are now about one inch tall. I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow and am planning to plant some more.
May 13, 2018
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
VERY GOOD
I would recommend these tn. P-nuts. I shelled them, they looked so good I decided to eat them, now I have no seeds. What should I do now...???
May 2, 2018
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Peanuts anyone?
Started the Reds a few days back. Maybe 5 days ago. Used 6 paper plant cups and all 6 are sprouting. expect good results this season. Thanks for the speedy service and look forward to doing business with you in the future.
April 8, 2019
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Love these peanuts
I live in North Dakota and these peanuts produce enough for me to eat.
They have a very good germination rate compared to other peanuts and even taste good with some sweetness when eaten raw.
November 4, 2019
Purchased
 over 3 years ago

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