Broadcast fertilizer over the surface and incorporate it into the soil. If the soil test shows a need for phosphorus and potassium, apply these nutrients before preparing the seedbed. Virginia, Valencia and runner. Several different varieties of each class are available. The variety selected should depend on soil type, length of growing season and personal preference.
Valencia types have three to six small seeds per pod.
Most varieties of Valencia mature in 90 to 110 days. Runner and Virginia varieties require 130 to 150 days to reach optimum maturity. Virginia peanuts have the largest seed, usually two per pod. Runner type contains two large seeds per pod. Any commercially grown variety may be used satisfactorily in the home garden.