How to Grow Peanuts from Seed – A Step-by-Step Guide

✔ Spring (after the last frost) – Peanuts need warm soil (at least 65°F or 18°C) to germinate.

Soil Preparation:

✔ Peanuts thrive in loose, sandy, well-draining soil.
✔ Avoid heavy, clay-like soil, which can restrict growth.
✔ Enrich soil with compost but avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers (peanuts fix their own nitrogen).

📌 Ideal pH: 5.8 – 6.2 (slightly acidic to neutral).

🔹 Step 3: Planting the Peanuts

1️⃣ Soak the seeds overnight in water for faster germination (optional).
2️⃣ Plant peanuts 1–2 inches deep, spacing them 6–8 inches apart.
3️⃣ Rows should be 18–24 inches apart to allow for spreading.
4️⃣ Lightly cover with loose soil and water gently.

📌 Tip: Keep the soil moist but not soggy during germination. Seeds will sprout in 7–10 days.

🔹 Step 4: Caring for Your Peanut Plants

☀️ Sunlight Requirements:

✔ Peanuts need full sun (at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily).

💧 Watering:

✔ Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
✔ Reduce watering once flowers appear.

🌱 Mulching:

✔ Apply a light layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
✔ Straw or dry leaves work well.

🔹 Step 5: Flowering and Pegging

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