Peanut, Virginia Bunch (Arachis hypogaea)
Virginia Bunch produces large kernels and highly productive. Peanuts grow best in light, sandy loam soil with a pH of 5.9–7. As a legume, they improve soil fertility. Peanuts require at least 5 months of warm weather to set seeds.
Plant type: Tender Annual
Sow when: Spring
Sow where: Direct or punnets
Spacing: Plants 30cm Rows 70cm
Position: Full sun
Harvest: 160 days, when leaves start to yellow
Seeds per package: 20