Arachis hypogaea
Peanut
Common names: Earth almond, Aschanti nut
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public Domain · Source
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Description
The peanut is botanically a legume, not a tree nut. After fertilization the fruit stalks bend downward and push the pods into the soil where they mature underground. This fascinating process makes it a wonderful plant for children’s gardens. It can also thrive in warm, sunny locations or in a pot on a south-facing window in the DACH region.
Care instructions
Remove the shelled kernels in April and pre‑grow them in a warm pot. Plant them from mid‑May in the warmest, full‑sun spot in loose, sandy soil. Lightly mound the flowering plants so the fruit stalks can easily reach the ground. Keep the soil loose and harvest in October by digging up the entire plant, including the root zone, then dry the nuts in a well‑ventilated area.
Companion planting
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