Growing Peanuts

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...

Peanuts are odd plants, as you will see when you harvest them. They do not grow under the plant, like potatoes, or on a bush like other lentils, but they send streamers, or pegs, into the ground...

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 always add a special flavor and texture to desserts, snacks and even entrées. They are a great food item to have on hand, and you'll appreciate them even more if you have grown them...

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...

Pests are usually thought of as insects when dealing with plants, but the term also includes fungi and bacteria. When trying to grow a healthy peanut crop it is important to consider the many...

Peanuts are a widely used and well-loved staple of most families, especially children--just imagine not having any peanut butter. To grow a healthy and abundant peanut crop requires careful...

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...

Pine nuts are edible seeds from the cones of pine trees. Pines are evergreen trees characterized by needle like leaves and production of pine cones. Pine nuts are a source of protein and dietary...

Peanuts can be prepared in so many different ways, and every one of them is great. Here's how to grow your own to boil, roast, make peanut butter, or eat them raw. What could be more rewarding...

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...

Growing an iris seems easy enough, since they grow from rhizomes or bulbs, but growing irises that bloom can be a little more difficult. Once you get the knack of getting irises to bloom, they...

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

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...

If you grow your own walnuts, you have access to the perfect way to have fresh nuts for cooking and baking during the holiday season. Just growing them is not enough, however. In order to get the...