Last Updated on February 6, 2024
Did you know there are peanut farms in Florida? Peanuts likely originated in South America around 3,500 years ago. Did you know that peanuts are technically a legume and not a nut? They grow underground like potatoes.
Florida Peanut Farms
Florida is known for having some fantastic peanut farms where you can pick up delicious raw, shelled, green, or boiled peanuts. Read on to see our favorite places to buy peanuts and visit peanut farms in Florida.
Detwiler’s Farm Market – Sarasota, Venice, Palmetto
Detwiler’s Farm Market in Sarasota is a family-owned Florida farmer’s market that sells fresh and local produce, meats, cheese, seafood, deli, bakery, and ice cream. The Detwiler family began by selling fruits and veggies on the side of the road and thought of putting a farmer’s market inside of a grocery store.
The idea worked and Detwiler’s Farm Market was born in Sarasota. Since then, they have opened multiple locations throughout Sarasota including Venice and Palmetto.
Detwiler’s has raw peanuts by the pound as well as multiple delicious peanut products including natural peanut butter, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter ice cream, and more.
Detwiler’s Farm Market Sarasota Address: 6100 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Detwiler’s Farm Market Venice Address: 1250 US-41 BYP, Venice, FL 34285
Detwiler’s Farm Market Palmetto Address: 1800 US-301, Palmetto, FL 34221
Glaser Organic Farms – Miami
This Florida business has been at the forefront of the organic food movement since it started. Glaser Organic Farms offered organic products before there were organic certifications by Florida or the US government.
Since they opened in 1980 they have been growing produce using only their own trees, gardens, and soils. They pride themselves on the highest quality ingredients and make many of their products the same day as the order is received.
You can visit their store in person or attend their Saturday Organic Farmers Market. Glaser Organic Farms sells jungle peanuts by the pound as well as natural creamy and crunchy peanut butter.
Glaser Organic Farms Address: 13751 SW 192nd St, Miami, FL 33177
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Lowry Farms – Jay
Located in Jay, Florida, Lowry Farms is known for having some of the best peanuts around. Not only do they have raw and green peanuts, but they are also known for their delicious boiled peanuts.
You can even get boiled peanuts in Cajun flavor. In addition to peanuts, Lowry Farms has homegrown watermelon, pumpkins, tomatoes, and more.
Lowry Farms Address: 2118 Lee Morris Rd, Jay, FL 32565
Seiler Farms – Ocala
This Ocala family owned-business, Seiler Farms, prides itself on quality products, customer service, and strong values. They have a reputation for having some of the best peanuts around and specialize in Valencia and Virginia hand-picked green peanuts.
They ship to areas all over the country including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and New York. You can also find their peanuts at Piggly Wiggly and Winn Dixie Stores.
Seiler Farms Address: 7711 N US Hwy 441, Ocala, FL 34475
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Waldron Produce Farms – Citra
In 1959, Gene Waldron of Waldron Produce Farms began farming peanuts on only 100 acres. He then sold them at the local farmers’ market out of a neighbor’s truck. He even used a borrowed tank of gas.
Today, three generations of the Waldron family farm over 5000 acres of peanuts in Citra.
They are known for having some of the best green peanuts around.
Waldron Produce Farms Address: 17750 N US Hwy 301, Citra, FL 32113
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Rachael’s Superheated Cajun Boiled Peanuts
Now that you have delicious fresh peanuts, you can make your own boiled peanuts at home. This recipe is by Rachael N Reed Palmer who says this recipe is “the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida.”
She made this recipe to resemble the taste of her favorite boiled peanuts found in the Ocala National Forest.
Rachael's Superheated Cajun Boiled Peanuts
This is the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida. Rachael made this recipe to resemble the taste of her favorite boiled peanuts found in the Ocala National Forest.
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw peanuts, in shells
- 1 (3 ounce) package dry crab boil (such as Zatarain's® Crab and Shrimp Boil)
- ½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ cup salt
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker.
- Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours.
- Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered.
- Drain; serve hot or cold.
Williston Peanuts
There are a variety of ways you can get your peanut fix at Williston Peanuts in Levy County.
While primarily a peanut shelling operation servicing one of Florida’s primary peanut-growing regions, Williston Peanuts has a good supply of roasted, raw, and southern fried peanuts on hand.
They also have gift baskets and handle a lot of shipping during the holiday season as well as for special occasions.
Williston Peanuts Address: 1309 SW 7 St, Williston, FL 32696
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