Detailed Explanation of Key Technical Points for Planting Peanuts after Wheat Harvest

Peanut fruit contains fat, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron, which can promote human metabolism and enhance memory. Today we introduce the technique for planting peanuts after wheat harvest.

1. Seed selection

Choose high-yield, excellent varieties with relatively good stress resistance and adaptability. This plays a decisive role in the later growth and yield of the crop. Generally, Yuhua No. 9, Yuhua No. 15, Yuhua No. 16, etc. can be selected.

2. Land selection and soil preparation

Choose soil with deep soil layers, loose texture, and relatively good air permeability. First plow deeply and remove debris from the field, then form ridges.

3. Sowing

After the wheat is harvested, sow peanuts immediately; the earlier the sowing, the higher the peanut yield. Generally, sowing with equal row spacing is used, with row spacing of 20-25 cm and hill spacing of 25-30 cm. Wide-narrow row planting can also be used, with wide row spacing of 40-50 linli, narrow row spacing of 20-25 cm, and hill spacing of 20-25 cm, sowing 2 seeds per hill.

4. Fertilizer and water management

Apply seedling-promoting fertilizer early. Topdressing is generally best applied before the early flowering stage of peanuts. The topdressing amount is preferably 5.0-7.5 kg of urea and 15-20 kg of superphosphate per mu. During the peak growth period of peanuts, topdress as appropriate according to the growth condition. Water promptly in the early stage; in the later stage, water once only when the soil is dry.

5. Harvest

After peanuts mature, harvest them promptly; otherwise, the fruit will rot, become moldy, and so on, causing unnecessary losses. If they are to be stored for a long time, dry them in the sun and then place them in a cool, dry place.

Peanuts are mainly distributed in Brazil, China, Egypt, and other places. They can be used as a raw material for soap and hair oil and other cosmetics.