Peanuts aren't just for eating, they can also be grown into small potted plants

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The peanut, also known as the "groundnut" or "longevity nut", is a nut that is abundantly produced and widely eaten in our country. It promotes growth, fights aging, and aids blood clotting and blood production. Its flavor is sweet, its nature is neutral, and it enters the spleen and lung meridians. It is rich in vitamin E, unsaturated fatty acids, soluble fiber, resveratrol and other nutritional components. It provides the body with energy and is well suited to being eaten with celery, with a crisp texture.

When I was little, what I loved most was the porridge my mother made with peanuts, and fried peanuts - no matter how many I ate, I could never get enough.

But many people would never guess that peanuts can also be grown into beautiful potted plants, and you might even harvest a big handful of peanuts!

1. First, choose fresh, plump peanut kernels as seeds. Depending on the size of the pot, generally 5-10 is enough; they shouldn't be too densely packed.

2. Gently wash the peanut seeds in clean water, being careful not to wash off the thin outer skin of the seeds, then scoop them out and soak them in warm water at 30-35 degrees, with just enough water to cover the seeds. Then cover the seeds with a layer of breathable gauze and change the water once a day. This way, the peanut seeds will basically sprout within 2-3 days.

3. Step three: once the seeds have sprouted, they can be planted. Prepare loose, fertile, well-draining humus soil, and place the little sprouts coming out of the peanut kernels facing downward. On top of the potting soil you can add some maifan stone according to your own preference, which will make the sprouted peanuts look very beautiful. After planting, water the soil thoroughly, with an appropriate amount of water; in about 2-3 days, the seedlings will emerge.

4. Finally, all that's left is to wait for the peanuts to sprout. As the peanuts gradually grow strong, their leaves will become more and more lush, and they will also produce small yellow flowers, somewhat like a Phalaenopsis orchid. Gradually, they will begin to develop fruit.

They can be eaten and also kept as potted plants.

Of course, if we choose to grow peanuts hydroponically, that's the simplest: just toss the peanuts into water. Once the peanut seeds have sprouted, put them in a spot with plenty of sunlight. If you want the peanut seedlings to grow even more beautifully, you can add a little nutrient solution to the water.

The process is simple and easy to learn - have you got it?

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