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

✅ After about 30–40 days, peanut plants will flower.
✅ The flowers then produce “pegs”, which grow downward into the soil to form peanuts.
✅ Mound soil around the base of the plants (like with potatoes) to encourage pegging.

📌 Important: Avoid disturbing the soil around the pegs as they develop.

🔹 Step 6: Harvesting Peanuts

✔ Peanuts mature in 4–5 months.
✔ When the leaves start yellowing, check a few pods.
✔ Carefully dig around the plant using a garden fork.
✔ Pull up the entire plant and shake off excess soil.
✔ Let the peanuts dry in a warm, airy place for 2–3 weeks.

🔹 Step 7: Storing and Using Peanuts

✅ For eating: Roast peanuts at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
✅ For replanting: Store dried peanuts in a cool, dark place for next season.

📌 Common Issues & Solutions

❌ Pests: Watch for aphids, cutworms, and squirrels. Use natural repellents like neem oil.
❌ Fungal Diseases: Avoid overwatering and plant in well-drained soil.
❌ Low Yield: Ensure proper pegging by keeping soil loose and aerated.

🔥 Final Tips for a Great Peanut Harvest:

✔ Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
✔ Water regularly but reduce moisture after flowering.
✔ Mound soil to help pegs develop underground.
✔ Harvest before frost for the best quality.

🥜 Now you’re ready to grow your own peanuts! Enjoy fresh, homegrown nuts straight from your garden! 🌱