Arachis hypogaea PEANUTS (10 seeds)

Peanuts is an annual herb of Mexican origin belonging to the Fabaceae family. It reaches a height of 40 to 60 cm and is characterized by its rapid growth.

Fresh peanut seeds for planting are brown, measuring 1 centimeter in length and weighing on average less than half a gram. They develop underground at the end of the year.

Its flowers are yellow and bloom at the base of the plant in late summer. They have a shape similar to that of sweet peas.

Its alternate foliage is dense and lush, composed of green oval leaves measuring about 15 to 20 centimeters in length. They are generally grouped in tufts at the ends of the stems, forming a sort of umbrella shape.

- Properties and Uses:

Culinary and Gastronomic Uses

Peanuts grown from Ethnoplants seeds are a versatile culinary staple, highly valued for making homemade peanut butter, flour, or artisanal pressed oils.
Their technical profile makes them suitable for various cooking methods, serving as the base for many rich sauces and traditional recipes from around the world.

A Choice Crop for the Gardener

Due to its unique composition, the peanut is a top-tier crop for enthusiasts of plant-based cuisine.
Growing your own peanuts allows you to discover a freshness and aromatic intensity far superior to processed products from the industrial food sector.

Agrosystem and Educational Garden

As a legume, the peanut is a valuable ally for the vegetable garden: it supports crop rotation by naturally enriching the soil with nitrogen.
Its singular growth habit (the plant buries its own flowers to form pods underground) makes it a fascinating subject for observing agricultural cycles and plant biology as a family.

- Sowing and Germination:

• The ideal period to sow peanuts begins in April.
• Bury the fresh seeds 0.5 cm deep in a tray of fine potting soil or in 10 cm pots.
• Gently water the planting using a hand sprayer.
• Place the tray in a very warm location in a greenhouse, at a temperature close to 30°C.
• Germination is very quick, taking between 3 to 10 days after sowing.

- Soil Type:

The plant grows in soil that is more or less rich in organic matter, but the substrate must be well-drained. It is very important to ensure good drainage at the bottom of the pots.

- Temperature and Watering:

The plant must be placed in a warm environment with temperatures between 25 and 40°C, preferably in a dry atmosphere.
Regarding watering, once a week during the summer period is more than sufficient.
Never allow water to stagnate in the saucers, as this poses a risk of mold growth within the root system.

This article was written by Julien on 07/10/2026.