Growing Peanuts

The peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is native to South America and is currently cultivated throughout the world. It's a member of the pea family and may grow up to 1.5 feet tall. Peanuts are typically...

Peanuts are native to South America but can be grown anywhere with light, sandy soil--no special equipment or materials are required.

Whether you are thinking of farming a small plot of peanuts or a large field, the process is the same. However, there are four separate varieties of peanuts: Spanish, Valencia, Runner and...

You can grow just about any fruit or vegetable from your table scraps. For this tutorial, you can grow peanuts indoors and keep them as an indoor plant, which is beautiful, or start the plant...

A little-known fact about peanuts is that they are actually a legume, like beans and peas, not a nut. Growing peanuts in your garden is a fun and easy way to teach children about gardening--and...

Think about the mass consumption of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cracker jacks and cocktail snacks. If you have decided to try your hand at adding home-grown peanuts to your gardening list,...

Peanuts are a wonderfully tasty food packed with protein and fiber. Although their fat content is high, if they are consumed in moderation, they can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Whether you're...

Peanuts are native to South America and are actually part of the legume family, not the nut family. Whether you want to grow your own peanuts to sell, eat, make peanut butter from, or just because...