So maybe you are thinking of making your own homemade peanut butter or perhaps just enjoying roasted peanuts this year? Why not try growing your own peanuts in your garden?

They are easy to grow and do not require too much care. All you have to do is decide which type of peanut you want to grow from the four main varieties. Virginia peanuts are perfect for roasting and Runner peanuts are for making peanut butter.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• peanut seeds
• organic fertilizer
• compost
• mulch

Plant your peanuts in rows about two inches deep and 6 inches apart in sandy soil. Cover with compost and mulch. Water well especially when flowering and shallow weed when necessary.

Peanuts require 130 to 140 warm days with no frost. It is harvesting time when the stems and leaves begin to turn yellow. Never leave your peanuts in the ground for too long or they may start to sprout.

You can follow step by step instructions on the Southern Exposure blog, here…

Growing Peanuts At Home

You can watch the video below, on how to grow peanuts…

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