Peanut Plant - Arachis hypogaea - Fruit Nuts Citrus

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GROWING PEANUTS IN THE HOME GARDEN:

1. Choose a sunny spot with well drained soil. Enrich the soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food. If the soil is clay based, improve soil structure by adding gypsum and forking in well.
2. Using a trowel, dig a 5cm deep furrow and plant seeds (just raw peanuts with the skin on), spacing them 10-15cm apart. If sowing more than one row, allow 60-75cm between rows. Cover the seeds with soil and gently firm down with the back of a rake. 
3. Water seeds in well and apply an organic mulch such as pea straw or lucerne to help retain soil moisture. TIP: If the soil is well-watered, no extra watering is required until the seedlings emerge after 7-10 days.
4. Water the plants regularly and deeply at least once a week or more, especially in hot and dry weather.  
5. As the plants grow, hill or mound the soil slightly against the plants for support. This will also help increase peanut production.
6. Feed regularly with Yates Thrive Natural Vegie & Herb Organic Based Pelletised Plant Food. TIP: for an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Vegie & Herb Liquid Plant Food.
7. When the foliage turns yellow and plants start to die down, it’s time to harvest! Dig up the whole plant with a fork, gently shake off excess dirt and hang upside down to dry in the sun for 3-4 days or until most of the moisture has evaporated. Strip off the pods and store in air tight containers or remove the shell and eat raw