Also known as Amazambane · Asɔbɔ́ · Beleŋ
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a legume cultivated for its edible seeds, grown both for food and oil. It originates from South America.
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 development.
Moderate to High
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod formation. Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce water as pods mature.
Sandy, Loamy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 25-30°C. They are sensitive to frost and require a long, warm growing season.
Moderate
50% intensity
While nitrogen-fixing, they benefit from phosphorus and potassium for pod development. Use a balanced fertilizer at planting and add potassium before flowering.
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 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly once pods begin to mature to encourage ripening.
Pruning is generally not required for peanut plants. Their growth habit is bushy and sprawling.
If plants become too dense or diseased, remove affected or overcrowded stems to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Peanuts are typically propagated by sowing unshelled seeds (in the pod) directly into the soil after the last frost. Ensure seeds are fresh and viable.
Plant seeds about 2-3 cm deep, 15-20 cm apart, in well-draining soil.
Peanuts are annual crops and are not typically repotted. They are grown directly in the ground or in large containers from which they are harvested.
If grown in containers, a large, deep pot is needed to accommodate root and pod development.
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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
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 |
Similar in genus Arachis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
