What are the key points to keep in mind when growing peanuts? Remember these essentials

Since ancient times, the peanut has been widely recognized as one of the most delicious and nutritious foods, and it is therefore deeply loved by people. So, what are the key points to keep in mind when growing peanuts? Let's take a look!

1. Timing

Planting time directly affects the yield and quality of peanuts. The peanut is a plant that is relatively sensitive to cold, so sowing usually begins only after soil temperatures rise again. Next, you need to consider the effects of high temperatures with heavy rain or high temperatures with little rain in summer on peanut growth, so it is best to sow early at the right time. This is because with high temperatures and little rain, peanuts cannot grow normally, while high temperatures and heavy rain can cause newly formed peanuts to sprout, and both of these affect peanut yield. Therefore, the best planting time is from late March to mid-April.

2. Seed

When selecting seeds, and before planting, the seeds need to be treated. First, choose seeds that are relatively large, very plump, and free from pests and diseases, because such seeds sprout more easily, and at the same time good seeds produce better peanuts. Before planting, we need to sun-dry the peanut seeds, which can play a sterilizing role. At the same time, if conditions allow, dress the seeds with a chemical agent, which can enhance the resistance of the plants. Once all the treatment is complete, you can sow.

3. Soil

The peanut's fruit mainly grows in the soil, and suitable soil is more conducive to peanut growth and improves the pod-setting rate. Therefore, when choosing soil, pay attention to selecting soil with relatively high nutrient and organic matter content, good drainage, and a relatively loose texture for planting. Sandy soil has poor water-holding capacity, and peanuts are prone to withering and dying in it, so sandy soil is not suitable for planting.

4. Density

Reasonable density can increase the pod-setting rate of peanuts and at the same time reduce many unnecessary disease problems. The best planting density is to sow with a distance of 30 cm between rows and about 20 cm between plants. This not only makes full use of the land but also improves the pod-setting rate, thereby increasing peanut yield.

5. Fertilizer and water

Fertilizer and water management for peanuts is relatively important, and it differs somewhat from that of other crops. If the base fertilizer is sufficient, peanuts usually do not need a second fertilization, because later fertilization instead lowers peanut quality and causes a situation where only seedlings grow but no peanuts form. So it is best to apply enough base fertilizer from the start. Next, if nutrients are insufficient, it is best to apply additional fertilizer in the early stage of peanut growth, so as to reduce its impact on peanuts. Peanuts generally also do not need watering, as natural rainfall is enough for peanuts to grow, and at the same time drainage is needed when necessary.

6. Disease prevention

In fact, few diseases occur throughout the entire growth process of peanuts, but insect pests still exist. Usually, when peanut leaves are relatively green, many leaf-eating insects appear, and at this time they should be killed by spraying with a chemical agent. Next, when peanuts are almost mature, many underground pests as well as field mice and other pests harm the peanut fruit, so we can use chemicals to drench the roots and at the same time use trapping methods to kill field mice.

The above are the key points to keep in mind when growing peanuts. We hope they can help you!