Peanut Varieties

There are four peanut market types: virginia, runner, valencia, and spanish types. Virginia types nd runners (the two main types grown in S.C.) differ from valencias and spanish types in that neither the virginia or runner types bloom and produce fruit on the upright main stem. The difference between a virginia and a runner is based on pod size. If at least 40% of pods ride a 34/64 inch roller standard, then that variety technically has enough “fancy pods” to qualify as a virginia market type.

Within both the virginia and runner market categories there are many varieties available and new ones being released every year. Despite this abundance of released varieties only a relative few are best adapted for production under S.C. climate and disease conditions.

• Virginia types
• Runner types