GROWING PEANUTS

Despite the complex weather conditions required by peanuts, they’re still considered one of the heartier plants. Still, farmers must be careful about when they start growing them to ensure they’ll be ripe before the first frost. However, there’s a lot that goes into the growing process, including keeping them at the right temperature.   Peanuts need…

You may have heard that it’s important to soak seeds before planting. This process works for many plants, but does it work for peanuts? You should soak peanuts before planting because it speeds up the germination process. It’s best to soak the seeds in warm water for 12 to 24 hours, ideally overnight. Once you…

Not many people realize it, but peanut plants flower, and a peanut grown in the wild will have bright, buttery yellow flowers. However, most peanuts are grown in temperate climates, so they aren’t available in northern climates. But if you live in these climates, can you grow peanut plants indoors? Here’s how to grow peanuts…

Peanuts are a versatile and interesting food, suitable for any occasion. Whether you’re snacking or need a garnish, peanuts always come in handy. However, store-bought peanuts aren’t as satisfying as fresh ones off the plant. But, how long do you have to wait for them to grow? Peanuts take approximately 4 to 5 months to…

Peanuts are crops grown primarily for their edible seeds, and they are classified as grain legumes and oil crops. They’re not nuts because, unlike nuts, which are fruits that grow on trees (with shells that harden at maturity), peanuts are vegetables that grow from underground. Since peanuts grow from the ground, you might wonder if…

Most people enjoy peanuts, whether as a snack, peanut butter on bread, or a salad. We all know what peanuts are, but how are they grown? Can they survive winter? Peanuts can survive winter in hot tropical climates where temperatures don’t drop below 56° Fahrenheit (13.3° Celsius). A light frost will damage a peanut plant,…

Potatoes and peanuts are two staple crops that are highly economical. As they’re both grown underground, you may want to plant them together. However, before planting them together, you should know if it’s feasible.  You can plant potatoes and peanuts together, although it’s not recommended. While both are grown underground, their cultivation periods, nutritional needs,…

The peanut plant produces flowers above the ground and fruits below the ground. These fruits are popularly known as peanuts, which have become one of the world’s favorite snacks. Suppose you like peanuts so much that you want to grow them; how long does it take for them to grow? It takes about 4 to…

Peanuts are the 18th most valuable crop globally. Unfortunately, they’re also the cause of one of the most dangerous food allergies. People only eat the seeds or “fruit” of the peanut, so are the rest of the peanut plant (like the leaves) poisonous, too? Peanut leaves aren’t poisonous by themselves. Allergies or sensitivities come from…

The reproduction system in peanuts is very distinct as they do not reproduce as most nuts or legumes. Moreover, they flower above the ground and fruit under the soil. This distinctive feature of peanuts leads to confusion regarding their reproduction.  Peanuts reproduce through self-pollination. That means the plant doesn’t need outside aids like bees or…