Peanut Seeds for Planting - Vegetable Plant

Arachis hypogaea is a warm-season annual legume grown for its edible seeds that develop underground after pollination. The plant produces low, bushy growth with yellow flowers, followed by peg formation that extends into the soil where pods mature. It is suitable for cultivation in warm climates with long frost-free periods and grows best in well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Commonly grown in garden beds and open fields, it requires full sun and consistent warmth throughout its growth cycle.

Features

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

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Arachis hypogaea
• Common Name (US): Peanut
• Seed Type / Variety: Planting 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