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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
Flowers 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 MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
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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.
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Peanut
Start Peanut indoors about 4 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 120 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 50 cm · Soil: Loose, sandy, well-draining — needs warmth
