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Arachis hypogaea - Peanuts

Arachis hypogaea
Peanut, Groundnut, Earthnut, Monkey nut, Pinder, Earth Almond

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Peanuts are the seeds of the peanut, an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm (20in) tall. They are contained in pods with a wrinkled beige skin. The flowers of the peanut have the peculiarity of burying themselves in the soil after fertilisation to form the pods.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time May
Recommended planting time April to June
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Flowering time May to July
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Harvest time November to December
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Description

Peanuts are the seeds of the peanut, an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 50 cm (20in). They are contained in pods with a wrinkled beige skin. The flowers of the peanut have the particularity of burying themselves in the soil after fertilization to form the pods.

Peanuts are cultivated for their seeds, or as ornamental plants. They are an annual herbaceous plant, 50 cm (20in) tall, that produces orange-yellow flowers from May to July. The pollinated flowers have the particularity of burying themselves in the soil after fertilisation to form the fruits. Indeed, stalks carrying ovaries, called gynophores, will develop and bend to bury themselves a few centimetres underground. These are indeed fruits, even though they are harvested like tubers. The pods containing the peanuts are located 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) underground.

Originally from Mexico, peanuts thrive in warm climates. They are an oilseed plant, cultivated in large quantities to produce peanut oil. In the vegetable garden, they are grown in open ground in regions with hot summers, or in pots for cooler regions.

Fresh peanuts can be boiled in water or roasted in a pan or oven. They can also be ground to make peanut butter, which can be used in savoury or sweet recipes. Peanuts are rich in trace elements, but their consumption can sometimes cause allergies.

Harvesting: peanuts are harvested at the end of summer, from August to early October, when the foliage turns yellow. The pods should be brown and wrinkled. Dig up the entire plant and harvest the pods. Let them dry in the sun or, if the weather doesn't allow it, place them in a hot oven for about ten minutes without shelling them.

Storage: pods can be stored for 3 to 4 months in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Once roasted and salted, they can be stored for 2 to 3 months in a dark and dry place.

Gardener's tip: Peanuts belong to the Fabaceae family, like beans, peas, and lentils. Grow this legume as a green manure to enrich the soil with nitrogen.

Harvest

Harvest time November to December
Type of vegetable Root vegetable
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value
Flavour Sweet
Use Table, Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour light green
Product reference44341

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Planting and care

In the ground: Peanuts like fertile, light and well-drained soils. Choose a sunny and sheltered spot. Loosen the soil deeply. Space the rows 40 cm (16in) apart and plant the peanut plants every 30 cm (12in) in the row.

When the plants reach 20 cm (8in), hill up the feet. Hoe and weed regularly, especially at the beginning of the cultivation. The soil should be loose to allow the gynophore to penetrate into the ground. Water once a week and then stop watering when the pods form. In autumn, protect the plants from the cold before winter frosts.

In a pot: Take a pot with a minimum diameter of 30 cm (12in). Fill it with a mix of potting soil and garden soil, then transplant the obtained plants (one plant per pot).

When the plants reach a height of 20 cm (8in), hill up the feet by adding potting soil. Peanut harvest is possible even if it will be low. Be vigilant with mites. Place the pots outdoors during the good weather, in a sunny spot. In winter and before frost, bring the pots indoors and place them in a well-lit area. Peanuts freeze below 0°C (32°F).

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Cultivation

Best planting time May
Recommended planting time April to June

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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