Peanuts are an important food crop grown widely in the tropics and warmer temperate regions of the world. Peanuts originated from South America but are now grown in many regions of the world. China and India are the largest producers of peanuts.
Peanuts are consumed as a whole nut snack, a component of confections and sauces to accompany other foods, peanut butter, and oil.
| Botanical Name | Arachis hypogaea |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Arachis |
| Species | hypogaea |
| Types | Runner, Virginia, Spanish and Valencia |
| Flowers | Flower Color: Gold/Yellow |
| Fruits | Fruit Color: Brown/Copper |
| Leaves | Leaf Color: Green |
| Collect Seeds | Break open a raw peanut shell to expose the seeds. Plant the seeds at least 2 inches into the soil. |
| Harvest | Â Peanuts are ready for harvest when the leaves turn yellow and begin to wither, usually 120 to 150 days after planting. |
| Soil Texture | Clay, Loam (Silt) , Sand |
| Soil Drainage | Good Drainage , Moist |
| Soil Chemistry | pH 6.5 -7 |
| Germination | 7to 14 days |
| Bloom | 25 to 40 days after planting |
| Temperature | 20°C - 30°C |
| Light | Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) |
✓ Healthy Heart
✓ Good Source of Proteins
✓ Helps in Weight Loss
✓ Makes your Brain Sharper
✓ Strong Bones
✓ Healthy Skin
✓ Improves Vision
✓ Reduces the Risk of Cancer
✓ Diabetic-friendly nuts
✓ Prevents Gallstone
