Peanut Plant Care and Growth

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on growing peanuts in your garden. It covers the entire process from starting seeds indoors to planting in raised beds, watering, and managing pests. The video also explains the unique way peanuts grow and offers tips for harvesting and processing. Viewers will learn about soil preparation, ideal growing conditions, and pest management techniques to ensure a successful peanut harvest.

What type of peanuts should you buy from the grocery store to start growing?

• Boiled peanuts

• Raw peanuts

• Salted peanuts

• Roasted peanuts

Why is it recommended to start peanut seeds indoors?

• To avoid critters and birds from digging them out

• To save water

• To control the temperature

• To prevent diseases

What type of soil is ideal for growing peanuts?

• Peaty soil

• Sandy loam

• Chalky soil

• Clay soil

What is the ideal soil pH for growing peanuts?

• Highly acidic

• Alkaline

• Slightly acidic

• Neutral

How often should you use fish emulsion or worm tea to feed peanut plants?

• Every 15 days

• Every 20 days

• Every 10 days

• Every 7 days

What unique feature do peanut plants have compared to other plants?

• They require a lot of water

• They produce flowers that fall to the soil to produce peanuts

• They need a lot of sunlight

• They grow underground

What can be used to keep peanut plants pest-free?

• Chemical pesticides

• Neem oil or spinosad

• Salt water

• Vinegar

How long after planting do peanut flowers start to form?

• 40-60 days

• 30-40 days

• 20-30 days

• 60-80 days

What should you look for to know when peanuts are ready to harvest?

• The soil is dry

• The flowers have bloomed

• The plants have turned brown or yellow

• The plants have turned green

Approximately how many peanut pods can one plant produce under ideal conditions?

• 5-10 pods

• 3-5 pods

• 10-15 pods

• 1-2 pods