How to grow peanuts in pots successfully? Master these growing methods
Peanut is a nut with abundant production and wide consumption in China, also known as groundnut, longevity fruit, etc. It is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Arachis in the Fabaceae family. At present, many office workers increasingly like to keep a small potted plant on their desks, and peanut potted plants are becoming popular, because peanut potted plants are both simple and attractive. Let us take a look below at how to grow peanuts in pots successfully.
Seed treatment
Potted plants need relatively few seeds. You can choose 1 to 4 healthy seeds, then soak them in water overnight, and sow them the next day. When sowing, cover with 1 to 2 cm of soil. After sowing, it is recommended to cover with a layer of plastic film, which helps early germination. It can be placed directly in the light, and germination will occur in about 1 to 7 days.
Seedling emergence management
From sowing to 50% of seedlings emerging from the soil and unfolding their first true leaf is the germination and seedling emergence stage of peanuts. At this time, the growth characteristics of peanuts are mainly vegetative growth such as rooting, branching, and leaf growth. After the seeds germinate and emerge, check the seedlings immediately to find missing seedlings, and according to the missing seedling situation, replant or fill in seedlings in time, while also paying attention to preventing and controlling pests and diseases.
Seedling stage management
The seedling stage of peanuts is generally 20 to 35 days. The growth characteristics of this period are mainly vegetative growth, flower bud differentiation begins, and root nodules begin 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 in weeding and preventing diseases such as root rot. Cultivate strong seedlings, promote the early growth and rapid development 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 peanuts lasts 15 to 35 days. Depending on the planting season and variety, the difference is very large. The pegging stage of spring-sown peanuts is 25 to 35 days, while that of summer-sown peanuts is 15 to 20 days. The growth characteristics of this period are the simultaneous progress of vegetative growth and reproductive growth, the massive formation of root nodules, and enhanced nitrogen fixation capacity. During the pegging stage, sufficient light, fertilizer, and water must be ensured for peanuts to ensure the gynophores enter the soil. During this period, pay attention to preventing rotten seedlings and dead seedlings, as well as preventing pests. Earth up to welcome the pegs, and apply more phosphorus, potassium, and calcium fertilizer to improve nitrogen fixation capacity.
Pod setting management
The pod setting stage of peanuts 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 gynophores enter the soil to form young pods or blighted pods, vegetative growth reaches its peak, and water and fertilizer consumption and water consumption reach their peak. At this time, the vegetative growth of peanuts reaches its peak, with high temperatures and sufficient light, so sufficient water must be ensured. Pay attention to preventing dead seedlings and pests. Apply foliar fertilizer to prevent premature aging and promote pod development.
Fruit harvesting
The full pod stage of spring-sown peanuts is 40 to 50 days, while that of summer-sown peanuts is 30 to 40 days. The growth characteristics of this period are that vegetative growth gradually declines, reproductive growth dominates, and root nodules stop fixing nitrogen. At this time, foliar fertilizer can be applied to extend the functional period of leaves and increase the full pod rate. Pay attention to timely harvesting to prevent the fruit from germinating.