Growing peanuts in a home garden
Sep 23rd, 2008 by admin
Q: What is the best way to grow peanuts in a home garden? I will be trying to grow them as a special project for my 8 year old daughter to have fun in the garden and learn to grow her own food.
A: After the danger of frost has past, prepare some loose well-drained soil, plant peanuts 1″ to 1 1/2″ deep, 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 24″ to 36″ apart. Water as needed, Weed as needed, watch peanuts grow. Harvest when leaves start turning yellow.
After the danger of frost has past, prepare some loose well-drained soil, plant peanuts 1" to 1 1/2" deep, 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 24" to 36" apart. Water as needed, Weed as needed, watch peanuts grow. Harvest when leaves start turning yellow.
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References :
Growing Peanuts: http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/1997/5-2-1997/peanuts.html
http://home.howstuffworks.com/peanuts1.htm