Plant peanuts when the soil temperature is consistently above 18°C (65°F). This is usually in spring, after the last frost.
Seed Preparation:
If using unshelled peanuts, carefully remove the outer shell without damaging the seed.
Planting:
Sow seeds about 2 inches deep and 6–8 inches apart, with rows spaced 18–24 inches apart.
Cover the seeds lightly with soil.
Step 5: Watering and Maintenance
Watering:
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
Once plants are established, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Weeding:
Keep the area weed-free, as peanuts don’t compete well with weeds.
Mulching:
Add a layer of straw or mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Step 6: Encouraging Peg Formation
What Are Pegs?:
After the plant blooms, pegs form and grow downward into the soil, where peanuts develop.
How to Help:
Gently mound soil around the base of the plants when pegs start to form, ensuring they can penetrate the soil easily.
Step 7: Fertilizing
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