Peanut Crop Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Arachis hypogaea is a warm-season annual crop grown for its edible seeds that develop underground after flowering. The plant produces low, bushy growth with yellow flowers, followed by peg formation that extends into the soil where pods mature. It is suited for cultivation in warm climates with long frost-free periods and performs best in well-drained sandy or loamy soils. This crop is commonly grown in agricultural fields and garden plots under full sun conditions during the warm growing season.

Features

• Warm-season annual crop plant
• Produces pods that develop underground
• Suitable for field and garden cultivation
• Requires full sun exposure
• Grows best in warm climates
• Adapted to well-drained sandy or loamy soils
• Low-growing bushy plant habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Arachis hypogaea
• Common Name (US): Peanut
• Seed Type / Variety: Crop Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing annual legume
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: April-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm soil temperatures (20-30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; consistent moisture during flowering and pod development
• Mature Plant Size: 8-24 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart