Peanuts—Arachis hypogaea L.

This document provides an overview of peanut cultivation (Arachis hypogaea L.) for home gardens in Florida. It describes the plant’s growth habits, types (runner, Spanish, and Virginia), and optimal growing conditions. Guidance is offered on soil preparation, planting times, pest...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139806
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description This document provides an overview of peanut cultivation (Arachis hypogaea L.) for home gardens in Florida. It describes the plant’s growth habits, types (runner, Spanish, and Virginia), and optimal growing conditions. Guidance is offered on soil preparation, planting times, pest and disease management, and harvesting methods. The document also explains the importance of calcium for pod development and the use of inoculants for nitrogen fixation. Peanuts can be consumed boiled or dried, with curing techniques outlined to ensure quality and flavor. Original publication date May 1994.
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spelling doaj-art-7555393b21f94bdd9bb64bd85dbd9c302025-08-20T03:55:59ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv111-1994Peanuts—Arachis hypogaea L.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of peanut cultivation (Arachis hypogaea L.) for home gardens in Florida. It describes the plant’s growth habits, types (runner, Spanish, and Virginia), and optimal growing conditions. Guidance is offered on soil preparation, planting times, pest and disease management, and harvesting methods. The document also explains the importance of calcium for pod development and the use of inoculants for nitrogen fixation. Peanuts can be consumed boiled or dried, with curing techniques outlined to ensure quality and flavor. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139806Peanuts
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