How to Grow Fresh Peanuts in your Garden
Arachis hypogaeaFebruary 8, 1998
I live in Idaho and recently found a strain of peanuts advertised in a seed catalogue that should mature within our growing season.
Unfortunately, I know nothing about peanuts or anyone who does.
How are they planted and cared for? What makes them do well? What kind of soil do they do well in?
I would appreciate any information you might be able to provide in raising peanuts.
Planting Your PeanutsPeanut plants, Arachis hypogaea, grow best during a long, hot growing season.
Plant Peanuts in early to mid April when the soil has warmed sufficiently.
Remove the seeds from the shells and the skin from the seeds, then plant them about 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep and three inches apart.
The rows should be 30-36 inches apart.
Consequently, judgment and experience is necessary when determining when the best time is to harvest the peanuts.Generally, peanuts are ready for harvest when older plants begin to yellow.
Peanut Plants should be dug and left to dry for a day or two, much as you would with potatoes.
If it's rainy, dry them in an airy place, out of rain.
When the nuts are dry, pull them from the roots, roast them, boil them, or store them in a cool dry place.
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