How to grow peanuts in pots? Learn to grow a small potted plant at home

  Nowadays, more and more people are becoming fond of growing potted vegetables or fruits on balconies or outdoors, which on one hand cultivates their temperament and on the other lets them experience the joy of harvest. Growing peanuts on a balcony is actually very simple, easy to do and easy to master. You might as well try it at home, or give your child a few seeds and let them plant one themselves, which not only develops the child's hands-on ability but also cultivates their powers of observation. Below is the soil-culture method for growing potted peanuts:

  I. Preparations for growing peanuts in pots

  First we need to understand the sowing time for peanuts. Generally speaking, peanuts can be planted after Grain Rain. Here gardening friends can remember a farming proverb: "Plant peanuts after Grain Rain; peanuts from sandy hills, grain from earthen hills." The rough meaning is that after Grain Rain you can start planting peanuts, and peanuts do well in sandy soil.

  For peanuts, sandy soil is the best. In addition, we need to prepare a slightly larger and deeper pot, because we need to leave enough growing space for the plants, and the rim of the pot should not be too high, to ensure the sun can reach the roots.

  II. Method for growing peanuts in pots

  1. Seed treatment. Choose 1-4 healthy peanut seeds, then soak them in water for 1 night, and they can be sown the next day.

  2. Planting. Sow and cover with 1-2 cm of soil. After sowing, it is recommended to cover with a layer of plastic film, which helps them sprout earlier. At this time the soil must be kept moist, and avoid exposing them to strong sun, otherwise the root system may develop incompletely and the plants may die from excessive transpiration. In about 1-7 days they will sprout.

  3. Growth. Peanuts flower above ground and set fruit underground. After the flowers wither, several root-like tendrils appear where the flowers were and insert themselves into the soil, which means they are going into the soil to set fruit. Then we can wait until autumn to harvest the mature peanuts.

  Note: For daily care, give the peanuts plenty of light. Also, do not water too much; keep the soil alternating between dry and moist. If the soil stays too wet for a long time, the peanuts may produce more "fat ones" with no peanuts inside, just shells.

  A beautiful potted plant that is both ornamental and edible, try it quickly!

  Peanuts are quite a good cold dish, and can be stir-fried, deep-fried or boiled. Especially for men, they are a rare snack to go with drinks. Have you ever seen a potted peanut plant? The editor will now teach you how to grow this little peanut into the most beautiful ornamental peanut bonsai! Below is the method for growing peanuts in water culture:

  1. Sprouting the seeds

  When buying seeds, be sure to choose fruit from the current year, plump and without damage. After buying them, wash them gently in clean water, then take them out and soak them in warm water at 30-35 degrees, just enough to cover the seeds, then cover the seeds with a layer of breathable gauze and change the water once a day. In this way, they will basically sprout in 2-3 days.

  2. Treatment after sprouting

  After sprouting, poke holes in a foam board, then place the seeds in the holes with the embryo bud side facing up. Basically in about two weeks roots will grow, and then they can be left to grow freely until they become a beautiful potted plant. After that, they can be transplanted elsewhere if desired.

  3. Matching the container

  The container can be any pot or jar from home, but a beautiful water-culture container is preferable. For example, you can choose a long strip-shaped glass container, which allows you to grow more peanut seedlings and also to view the roots and stems of the plants, giving it high ornamental value.

  4. Treating the culture water

  This kind of water-cultured green plant has relatively strict water quality requirements. In particular, do not directly use freshly drawn tap water, because the water contains chlorine, which has a relatively large effect on the plants. We can put the water in a large basin and leave it in the sun for at least half a day before use. Also, basically change the water every day during the first two weeks of growing, and after two weeks the frequency of water changes can be appropriately extended.

  5. Daily care

  Water-cultured potted peanuts must be placed in a spot with plenty of light, such as a south-facing balcony or bedroom, with the temperature kept at 18-35 degrees. Add a little water-culture nutrient solution each time you change the water, and regularly clean the container walls to keep the pot looking attractive.