Jumbo Bailey Virginia Peanuts make tasty, jumbo, high-yielding peanuts for planting! These peanuts show good disease resistance and high tolerance to a variety of weather and growing conditions. One plant yields 50-60 pods, containing 1-3 extra-large nuts per pod. Bred to be excellent for roasting and salting. Prepare boiled for snacking or blend into fresh peanut butter! Peanuts are sold in the shell to preserve seeds. We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Peanuts, Jumbo Bailey Virginia Latin Name: Arachis hypogaea bailey Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days to Harvest: 145 Germination Rate: 85% Test Date: 11/23 Growth Habit: Upright 1- 1 1/2 ft. USDA Zones: 2-11 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Fungicide-Treated Seeds:*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2024 *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: Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. Peanuts prefer sandy loose soil, try to avoid heavy clay soils. Planting: In the Spring, plant peanut seeds after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 60F. Shell peanuts to reveal the seeds, then plant the individual seeds 1 inch deep and 1 to 2 inches apart in the rows that are 2½ to 3 feet apart. Planting in moist soil is best for seeds to germinate and emerge quickly. After the peanuts have sprouted, thin the plants to 4-6 inches apart. If transplanting, sow 2 peanut seeds per 2-4 inch pot, 1 inch deep, 4-6 weeks before the last average frost date. After the last frost has passed, harden off transplants and sow outside. Transplanting is a favorable method as peanuts have a long harvest to maturity Planting Depth: 1 inch Within-Row Spacing: 1-2 inches, thin to 4-6 inches Between-Row Spacing: 2 1/2-3 feet Care During the Season: Watering: Water the plants about once a week in dry weather. Try not to let the soil dry out while the peanut pods are developing. Weeding: The roots of beans grow near the soil surface. When hoeing and pulling weeds, try not to dig too deep to prevent the plant's roots from damage. Fertilizing: You may optionally apply fertilizer to help plants produce more peanuts. Apply by scattering between the rows about 1/2 cup of fertilizer for every 10 feet of row. Water the plants after fertilizing. Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions. Diseases: Diseases may be a possibility during cool, wet weather. If spots appear on leaves or peanut pods, treat the plant with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. Harvesting: 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. Nutrition Facts: Peanut Amount Per 1 cup (146 g) Calories 828 % Daily Value* Total Fat 72 g 110% Saturated fat 10 g 50% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 26 mg 1% Potassium 1,029 mg 29% Total Carbohydrate 24 g 8% Dietary fiber 12 g 48% Sugar 6 g Protein 38 g 76% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 13% Iron 37% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 25% Cobalamin 0% Magnesium 61% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Shipping Policy: We ship in 1 business day via USPS First Class Mail! Domestic Orders: FREE TRACKING and a special gift when you buy 4 or more items from our shop!Please use your PO Box address if you have one.Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from "TomorrowSeeds" with internal tracing.Always FREE domestic shipping! 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