How to Grow Peanuts in Pots the Right Way? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Method
The peanut is a nut with abundant yields and wide consumption in our country, also known as the groundnut, longevity fruit, and so on. It is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Arachis in the legume family Fabaceae. At present, many white-collar workers increasingly like to keep a small potted plant on their office desk, and potted peanuts are also becoming popular, because potted peanuts are both simple and attractive. Below, let us take a look together at how to grow potted peanuts the right way!
Seed Treatment
Pot cultivation requires relatively few seeds. You can choose 1 to 4 healthy seeds, then soak them in water for 1 night, and they can be sown the next day. When sowing, cover with soil only 1 to 2 cm. After sowing, it is recommended to cover with a layer of plastic film, which helps promote earlier germination. It can be placed directly in the light, and in about 1 to 7 days it will germinate.
Seedling Emergence Management
From sowing until 50% of the seedlings emerge from the soil and unfold their first true leaf is the germination and emergence stage. At this time, the growth characteristics of the peanut are mainly vegetative growth such as rooting, branching, and leaf growth. After the seeds germinate and emerge, you should immediately check the seedlings to find any gaps, and promptly replant or fill in seedlings according to the gaps. At the same time, pay attention to preventing and controlling pests and diseases.
Seedling Stage Management
The seedling stage of the peanut is generally 20 to 35 days. The growth characteristics of this period are mainly vegetative growth, with flower buds beginning to differentiate and root nodules beginning to form. During the seedling stage, sufficient water and fertilizer must be ensured, especially sufficient nitrogen fertilizer, to promote root nodule formation and flower bud differentiation. However, do not apply too much fertilizer, so as to avoid excessive growth of branches and leaves, which leads to insufficient fruiting. At the same time, do a good job of weeding and preventing and controlling diseases such as root rot. Cultivate strong seedlings, promote the early and rapid growth of the first and second pairs of lateral branches, and strive for more effective flower buds.
Flowering Stage Management
The flowering and pegging stage of the peanut lasts 15 to 35 days, varying greatly according to the planting season and variety. For spring-sown peanuts, the pegging stage is 25 to 35 days, while for summer-sown ones it is 15 to 20 days. The growth characteristics of this period are that vegetative growth and reproductive growth proceed together, root nodules form in large numbers, and nitrogen fixation capacity increases. During the pegging stage, sufficient light, fertilizer, and water must be ensured for the peanut so as to ensure the pegs enter the soil. During this period, pay attention to preventing and controlling rotten seedlings and dead seedlings, as well as preventing pests. Earth up the soil to welcome the pegs, increase the application of phosphorus, potassium, and calcium fertilizers, and improve nitrogen fixation capacity.
Pod Setting Management
The pod setting stage of the peanut is generally 20 to 40 days, 30 to 40 days for spring sowing and 20 to 30 days for summer sowing. The growth characteristics of this period are that a large number of pegs enter the soil to form young pods or blighted pods, vegetative growth reaches its peak, and water and fertilizer consumption and water use reach their peak. At this time, the vegetative growth of the peanut reaches its peak, and with high temperatures and sufficient light, adequate water must be ensured. Pay attention to preventing and controlling dead seedlings and pests. Apply fertilizer outside the roots to prevent premature aging and promote pod development.
Fruit Harvest
The full pod stage of spring-sown peanuts is 40 to 50 days, while for summer-sown ones it is 30 to 40 days. The growth characteristics of this period are that vegetative growth gradually declines, reproductive growth predominates, and root nodules stop fixing nitrogen. At this time, fertilizer can be applied outside the roots to extend the functional period of the leaves and increase the full pod rate. Pay attention to harvesting at the right time to prevent the fruit from germinating.