Peanut Seedling

Description

Also known as “Groundnuts”, peanuts are a type of legume. Peanuts will sprout self-pollinating yellow flowers that burrow a few inches into the ground to produce seeds. These seeds or “pegs” will form clusters of growing peanuts that grow in size until they are ready for harvesting.

Transplanting

When transplanting peanut seedlings, you should space them 12 to 18 inches apart, depending on the variety and whether you’re growing them in a pot or in the ground.

In the ground 

• Space plants 12 to 24 inches apart
• Space rows 24 to 36 inches apart
• Dig a hole deep enough to cover the root ball
• Add compost to the soil at time of transplanting.
• 6-12 hours of direct sunlight per day
• Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture
• When plants start to flower, hill up the soil around the base of the plant.

In a pot

• Use a container that’s at least 18 inches across and has good drainage holes
• Select a pot that holds at least 5 gallons of potting mix

Companion Plants

• Carrots

Combative Plants

• Onions, Shallots, Leeks, Garlic