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Arachis hypogaea - Peanuts
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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.
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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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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.