Peanut Crop-Year Calendar
When the new US peanut crop hits stores (Sep-Nov), when prices typically dip, and the best months to buy in bulk for events.
Mid-cycle inventory — fresh crop is shelled, processed, on shelves; prices stable.
Same as January. Bulk ordering windows still open at all major retailers.
Early-spring re-stocking; brittle-makers begin Easter prep buys.
Last fully-stable month before grower contract pricing locks in for fall.
Some retailers run inventory-cleanup discounts on prior-year stock. Watch Aldridge + Whitley's sales.
Best month to lock pallet orders for fall events — prior-year inventory at discount.
Stock tightens. Avoid large orders if not urgent; fresh crop weeks away.
Green (fresh, unroasted) peanuts available for boiling. 10-day fridge shelf-life. Mostly Southeast US.
Fresh-crop peanuts hit shelves. Bulk pricing typically dips 10-20% as growers move volume.
Peak new-crop availability + best fundraiser pricing. Most school fundraisers run this month.
Last month of peak season. Holiday baking demand starts pushing brittle/candy variety inventory.
High-demand month; expect price bumps + shipping delays. Order early.
Calendar reflects typical US Runner + Virginia + Spanish + Valencia crop cycle. Specific retailer windows may differ — Aldridge fundraiser programs typically open Aug 1; Hampton Farms in-shell stock peaks Sep–Nov. Methodology →
Background reading
- practitioner May 16, 2026
Where to Buy Bulk Peanuts: Hampton Farms, Virginia Diner, Aldridge, Whitley's, and Amazon Compared
A retailer-by-retailer breakdown of where to buy bulk peanuts in 2026 — minimums, pack sizes, shipping costs, and honest picks for fundraisers, weddings, home cooks, and small food businesses.
- practitioner May 16, 2026
How to Run a Peanut Fundraiser: Margins, Suppliers, and What Actually Sells
A plain-language guide for PTAs, churches, and booster clubs on ordering the right amount of peanuts, finding fundraising supplier programs, and hitting margins that make the effort worth it.