Storing Green Peanuts for Planting: Dry, Don't Freeze

Proper Storage

1. Dry peanuts in the shell thoroughly.
2. Store in a cool, dry place until spring.
3. Plant outdoors in early May when soil is very warm.

Critical Handling

• Crack shells carefully—broken kernels won't germinate.
• Plant 1 inch deep, 8 inches apart.
• Sandy soil is essential for "pegging" (flower stems entering soil to form pods).

Clay Soil Problem

Heavy clay prevents peg penetration, yielding few or no peanuts.