Also known as Amazambane · Asɔbɔ́ · Beleŋ
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a legume cultivated for its edible seeds. It grows underground on a trailing plant, producing nutritious pods.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Peanuts need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and pod production.
Consistent
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod formation. Allow top 5-7 cm to dry between waterings.
Sandy loam, Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 24-30°C. Protect from frost; plant after the last spring frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Use a balanced fertilizer at planting and when flowering begins. Avoid high nitrogen, as peanuts fix their own nitrogen.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Peanuts require consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod development. Water deeply when the top 5-7 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly after the pods have formed to encourage ripening.
Pruning is generally not required for peanut plants. Their growth habit is naturally bushy and low-growing.
Any significant pruning would disrupt the development of pods which form underground, so it's best to let the plant grow undisturbed.
Peanuts are propagated by planting shelled seeds directly into well-draining soil after the last frost. Ensure the seeds are fresh and have not been treated with fungicides.
Plant them about 2-5 cm deep, with spacing of 15-30 cm between plants.
Peanuts are typically grown directly in the ground or in large, deep containers for a single season. Repotting is not applicable as they are harvested at the end of their growth cycle.
If grown in containers, they are usually not expected to overwinter.
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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.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Arachis |
| Species | Arachis hypogaea |
Similar in genus Arachis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
