Also known as Amazambane · Asɔbɔ́ · Beleŋ
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is an annual herbaceous legume cultivated worldwide for its edible seeds. It is unique for its geocarpic development, where flowers above ground
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun (6-8+ hours direct sunlight daily).
90% intensity
Consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid waterlogging.
70% intensity
During growing season
Well-draining, loose, sandy loam soil with a pH of 5.9-6.5. Good aeration is crucial for pod development.
50% intensity
Warm temperatures, ideally 20-30 °C.
80% intensity
Growing season
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low nitrogen, higher phosphorus and potassium. Supplement calcium if needed.
60% intensity
Before planting and early growth
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Not toxic to humans or pets. The seeds (peanuts) are a common allergen for some individuals.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Peanuts require consistent moisture, particularly during their critical flowering and pod development stages.
Water deeply once or twice a week, aiming to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged, as this can lead to root rot.
It's crucial to reduce watering as the harvest period approaches, allowing the soil to dry out slightly, which helps in the curing process of the underground pods and prevents fungal issues.
Minimal pruning is required for peanuts. Remove any yellowing or diseased leaves to maintain plant health and improve air circulation. Avoid heavy pruning as it can reduce yield.
Peanuts are propagated from seeds. Plant shelled, raw, unroasted peanuts directly into the soil after the last frost when soil temperatures are consistently above 18 °C. Space seeds 10-15 cm apart and 5 cm deep.
Peanuts are typically grown directly in the ground or in large containers and are not usually repotted. As annuals, they complete their life cycle within one growing season and are harvested.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
10 known issues from plant disease data
Early leaf spot on Peanut causes brown leaf spots with yellow halos, leading to early leaf drop and weaker plants later in the season.
Late leaf spot on Peanut causes dark leaf spots, mostly on lower leaves, followed by heavy defoliation that reduces plant vigor.
Southern blight on Peanut causes sudden wilting, stem decay near the soil line, and white fungal growth around the plant base.
Tomato spotted wilt on Peanut causes stunting, ring spots, leaf distortion, and poor pod development that lowers crop quality.
Sclerotinia blight on Peanut causes bleached branches, dense cottony growth, and rapid limb collapse in cool, moist conditions.
Peanut rust on Peanut causes small rusty pustules on leaves, followed by yellowing, drying, and early leaf loss across the plant.
Rhizoctonia limb rot on Peanut causes dark lesions on stems and pegs, with rotting limbs that collapse onto the soil surface.
Cylindrocladium black rot on Peanut causes blackened roots and crowns, yellowing leaves, and poor growth that may end in death.
Web blotch on Peanut causes dark blotchy leaf lesions that expand quickly, damaging foliage and reducing healthy leaf area.
Peanut root-knot nematode on Peanut causes swollen root galls, stunting, yellowing, and weak plants with reduced pod set.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Fabales |
| family | Fabaceae |
| genus | Arachis |
| species | Arachis hypogaea |
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