Tennessee Red Peanut Seed
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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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
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?
BEST ANSWER: Zone 5B is about as far north as they will produce decently - these are really warm-ground-loving plants.
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- LeAnn Staff on Feb 5, 2018
Exactly how many seeds are in 1 oz?
BEST ANSWER: There are approximately 25 seeds per oz. They are measured by weight.
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- LeAnn Staff on Mar 28, 2018
Do these peanuts self pollinate?
Would you recommend these as a border plant for edible landscaping as far as the appearance of the plant?
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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- CORINA H on Apr 12, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2018
Customer Reviews
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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.
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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...???
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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.
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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.
They have a very good germination rate compared to other peanuts and even taste good with some sweetness when eaten raw.
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