{"id":598,"date":"2023-12-12T01:49:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T01:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=598"},"modified":"2023-12-12T01:49:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T01:49:14","slug":"how-to-grow-peanuts-in-soil-from-store-bought-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=598","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Peanuts in Soil from Store-Bought Nuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing peanuts from store-bought nuts can be a rewarding gardening project. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1&nbsp;<strong>Choosing Peanuts<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opt for fresh, raw, uncooked peanuts in their shells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid roasted or salted peanuts as they won\u2019t germinate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2&nbsp;<strong>Preparation and Planting<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peanuts require a long growing season (100-130 frost-free days).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start indoors 5-8 weeks before the last frost date for an early start, especially in Northern climates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant in well-draining, loose soil, adding sand and aged compost if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep and 24-36 inches apart in rows spaced at least 72 inches apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3&nbsp;<strong>Location and Soil<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a sunny site, as peanuts need full sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use row covers to protect young plants from spring frosts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil should be light, loamy, and slightly acidic (pH 5.5-7.0).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4&nbsp;<strong>Watering and Care<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water at least 1 inch per week, maintaining even moisture but not waterlogging the soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add mulch once seedlings are half a foot tall to retain moisture and control weeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5&nbsp;<strong>Fertilization<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peanuts are nitrogen-fixers, so they require less nitrogen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on calcium, as it\u2019s crucial for pod development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a low-nitrogen or balanced fertilizer before planting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6&nbsp;<strong>Pruning and Propagation<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pruning isn\u2019t typically required but may be done for maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Propagate peanuts using seeds, selecting healthy, mature ones for saving and planting the following spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7&nbsp;<strong>Harvesting and Storing<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Harvest time is about 100-150 days after planting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the entire plant from the soil for harvesting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store raw peanuts in a mesh bag in a dry place or roast them for consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing peanuts can be a fun and fruitful endeavor, especially if you have a sunny spot and a bit of patience. With the right care, you can enjoy home-grown peanuts right from your backyard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by this? Share the article with your friends!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing peanuts from store-bought nuts can be a rewarding gardening project. Here\u2019s how to do it: #1&nbsp;Choosing Peanuts: #2&nbsp;Preparation and Planting: #3&nbsp;Location and Soil: #4&nbsp;Watering and Care: #5&nbsp;Fertilization: #6&nbsp;Pruning and Propagation: #7&nbsp;Harvesting and Storing: Growing peanuts can be a fun and fruitful endeavor, especially if you have a sunny spot and a bit of patience&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":599,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=598"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":600,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598\/revisions\/600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}