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Despite its name the peanut is not a true nut but a legume, and its pods ripen underground after the spent flower stalk bends down into the soil.
Arachis hypogaea
vegetableFlowers above ground; pods develop underground. Needs long warm season. Possible in southern NA and southern EU. Fixes nitrogen.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Thrips, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Loose, sandy, well-draining — needs warmth
Did you know?
Despite its name the peanut is not a true nut but a legume, and its pods ripen underground after the spent flower stalk bends down into the soil.
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Peanut
