Jumbo Bailey Virginia Peanut

Jumbo Bailey Virginia Peanuts make tasty, jumbo, high-yielding peanuts for planting! This exceptional variety features large, plump kernels offer a delightful, crunchy texture and rich, nutty flavor that is far superior to many store-bought varieties. Known for their impressive size and uniformity, these peanuts are bred to be excellent for roasting and salting, growing in clusters and yielding an abundant harvest. One plant yields 50-60 pods, containing 1-3 extra-large nuts per pod. These peanuts are also packed with healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients, making them a nutritious snack option for any time of the day. Try boiled for snacking or blended into fresh peanut butter! Loved for their resilience, they are well-suited to a variety of climates and growing conditions, ensuring that you can enjoy homegrown peanuts even in areas with hot, dry summers, and with good disease resistance .They are relatively easy to grow, making them an excellent choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners. Whether you’re a peanut enthusiast looking to grow your own or simply want to enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting a high-quality, homegrown crop, Jumbo Bailey Virginia Peanuts are a great addition to your garden. Peanuts are sold in the shell to preserve seeds.

Also Known As: Jumbo Virginia Peanuts, Bailey Virginia Peanuts, Virginia Jumbo Peanuts, Bailey Peanuts, Virginia Giant Peanuts, Virginia Type Peanuts, Large Virginia Peanuts, Premium Virginia Peanuts, Bailey’s Virginia Jumbo.

*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.

Planting Instructions:

Soil Preparation:

Choose an area with heavy, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 8-12 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.

Plants grow best in soil with lots of organic matter. You may optionally add fertilizer or organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay to mix into the soil at this point. For small gardens, scatter 2-3 tablespoons of a low-nitrogen fertilizer evenly and work into the top 2-3 inches of soil for each hill or 2 foot by 2 foot planting area. For larger gardens, scatter 2-3 pounds of a low-nitrogen fertilizer for each 100 square feet of planting area. Work fertilizer or organic material into the soil and leave the surface smooth.

Form rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 2 feet apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage.

Planting:

Peanuts grows best in warm temperatures ranging from 70F-90F and requires a long growing season. For this reason, starting indoors then transplanting is favorable. Shell peanuts to reveal the seeds, then start indoors in containers 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date in Spring, keeping seedlings at least 70F. Harden off then transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location when temperatures are consistently above 70F. To transplant seedlings, prepare a transplant hole outdoors in a sunny location. Remove the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant and leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after transplanting.

Directly Sowing: If directly sowing outdoors, plant peanuts in late spring when the soil warms to at least 65F. Fall planting is not recommended, unles since peanuts require a long growing season.

To plant, make holes 2 inches deep and spaced 6-8 inches apart down the rows of raised beds. Shell peanuts to reveal the seeds, then plant 1 seed per hole. If choosing to thin to the strongest plant, plant 2-3 seeds per hole and determine the strongest and healthiest plant once seedlings emerge, then remove all other plants, narrowing to a single plant per hole. Cover seeds thinly with soil and water after planting.

Care During the Season:

Watering: Water the plants deeply, soaking the soil to a depth of 6-8 inches, once a week. If there is no rainfall, water 2-3 times a week. Water especially during flowering and pod formation. Sandy soils may need to be watered more often than heavy clay soils. Mulching around plants can help retain moisture.

Weeding: Keeping plants weed-free improves production. If plowing or hoeing, do not dig deeper than 1 inch to prevent from cutting the feeder roots.

Fertilizing: Once plants start forming pods, you may optionally apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer, without letting the fertilizer touch the plants. Water plants after fertilizing.

Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label and follow cautions, warnings and directions.

Diseases: If spots or mold appear, treat plants with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. When using fungicides always follow label directions.

Harvesting:

To harvest peanuts, first pull a plant and check the pods before harvesting the entire crop through to be certain about the peanut harvest time. The pods are the best indication of when to dig up peanuts. The peanuts should nearly fill the pods and the leaves should be yellowing. Pull the peanut plants, roots and all, and hang in a cool, dry place for 7-10 days. Then strip the peanuts from the roots and store in mesh bags. For salted peanuts, soak in saltwater before roasting.