Choose a sunny location with loose, well-drained soil
Test the soil and aim for a pH between 5.8 and 6.2
Work compost into the soil if needed, but avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer
Plant after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warm
Use raw, unroasted peanut seeds or seedlings
Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches deep
Space seeds 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart
Water lightly after planting
Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge
Thin plants if needed to maintain proper spacing
Hill soil around plants when they begin to flower so pegs can enter the ground
Keep weeds under control
Water deeply during dry periods
Harvest when leaves yellow and pods are mature
Dig up the entire plant carefully
Dry the peanuts before storing them