{"product_id":"peanut-jumbo-virginia","title":"Peanut, Jumbo Virginia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eJumbo Virginia is a tasty peanut with 1 or 2 extra-large nuts per pod. For maximum productivity, the vines need to be frost free for 4-5 months and grow best in well-drained soil. Under favorable conditions, plant yields 50-60 pods. One pound of seed will plant a 75 ft. row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Sow and Plant\u003cbr\u003ePeanuts need a long, hot growing season to fully mature. They will not fully mature in areas that do not have at least 4-5 months of frost-free weather.\u003cbr\u003eSow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost.\u003cbr\u003ePlant in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Peanuts prefer a slightly alkaline soil.\u003cbr\u003ePrepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.\u003cbr\u003eShell the seeds before sowing. Be careful to not damage the skin on the seeds.\u003cbr\u003eCreate a furrow 2 inches deep and sow seeds 4-6 inches apart, being careful not to damage the tender seeds.\u003cbr\u003eSpace rows 3 feet apart.\u003cbr\u003eSeeds germinate in 10-15 days.\u003cbr\u003eWhen plants are 2 inches tall, thin stand to 8-12 inches apart. Vines spread to 3 ½ feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Grow\u003cbr\u003eKeep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding.\u003cbr\u003eKeep plants well watered during dry periods to promote rapid, uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.\u003cbr\u003eMonitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips\u003cbr\u003eHarvest up to 50-60 pods per plant, with 1-2 nuts per pod.\u003cbr\u003ePeanuts are ready to harvest around 110-125 days in late summer or early fall when the foliage wilts to yellow.\u003cbr\u003eDig up the entire plant and hang, with peanuts attached, in a dry airy location, or on poles outside to cure.\u003cbr\u003eAllow to cure for 2-4 weeks.\u003cbr\u003eWhen well-dried, shake off the soil from the pods and shell before eating.\u003cbr\u003ePeanuts may be frozen after blanching. Raw peanuts in the shell or out of the shell may be packaged in freezer containers and frozen.\u003cbr\u003eRoast peanuts before eating as fresh nuts are not as flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedsplant","offers":[{"title":"8 Seeds","offer_id":51783030309181,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 Seeds","offer_id":51783030341949,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":51783030374717,"sku":null,"price":13.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":51783030407485,"sku":null,"price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/1487\/3956\/files\/2_9d9092ba-c2b4-4bc8-8f92-b5129d11575c.jpg?v=1780367977","url":"https:\/\/seedsplant.com\/products\/peanut-jumbo-virginia","provider":"Seedsplant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}