Wild Jungle Peanuts | 20 Seeds/Pk

Wild Jungle Peanut Seeds (Arachis hypogaea) – 20 Non-GMO Heirloom by Isla’s Garden Seeds, Ancient Amazonian Variety with Rich Nutty Flavor, Easy to Grow in Warm Climates, Great Gardening Gift

Wild Jungle Peanut Seeds offer a unique opportunity to grow one of the most ancient and nutrient-rich peanut varieties known to home gardeners. Native to the Amazon rainforest, this heirloom strain produces elongated, lightly striped pods with rich, earthy flavor and a smooth texture prized by chefs and gardeners alike. These peanuts thrive in warm, sunny climates and are easy to grow in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Ideal for raised beds, garden rows, or container growing, Wild Jungle Peanuts are both ornamental and productive. Whether you're seeking a flavorful homegrown snack or looking to explore rare, culturally significant crops, this variety brings history, nutrition, and satisfaction to your harvest.

Arachis hypogaea "Wild Jungle"

Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1-2"
Spacing: 6–8"
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Harvest: 120–130 days
Height: 12–18"
Zones: 5–12

Approx seeds per order 20

Wild Jungle Peanuts are a unique heirloom legume originating from the Amazon. Like all peanuts, they flower above ground, but the pods containing the edible seeds develop underground. They thrive in warm climates with long growing seasons but can also be grown in cooler regions with extra care.

These peanuts require about 120–130 frost-free days to mature. In warm regions, plant in spring and harvest in fall. Gardeners in shorter-season climates should start seeds indoors 5–8 weeks before transplanting to give plants a head start. Choose the warmest, sunniest spot in the garden and protect young seedlings from late frosts with row covers if needed.

Plant seeds 2" deep and 6–8" apart in loose, sandy soil that drains well. As plants grow to about 6" tall, hill soil around their bases as you would with potatoes. This creates space for underground pods to expand and ensures they stay buried while developing. Moderate, consistent watering encourages steady growth, but avoid waterlogging the soil.

Harvest when plants begin to yellow and die back, before the first frost arrives. Uproot the entire plant, gently shake off excess soil, and hang upside down in a dry, airy place for 2–4 weeks to cure. Once dried, the pods can be shelled to reveal the distinctive Wild Jungle Peanuts, known for their rich, earthy flavor and high nutritional value.

Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1-2"
Spacing: 6–8"
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Harvest: 120–130 days
Height: 12–18"
Zones: 5–12