Peanut planting and harvesting time in the south

Peanut planting time in the south

Peanuts in the south are suitable for planting in spring and autumn. Spring is around March of the lunar calendar. The fruits planted at this time are more numerous and fuller than those planted in autumn. If the altitude is low, the planting time in autumn can be early August, and if the altitude is high, the planting time can be late July.

Peanut harvest time in the south

Peanuts in the south take 3 to 5 months to mature, and some slower growing varieties may take 6 months to mature. Peanuts in the south are planted in spring from March to April and harvested from July to September. They are planted in autumn from July to August and harvested from January to March. Peanuts in the north are planted in April to May and harvested after September.

Key points for high-yield peanut planting in the south

1. Suitable soil

When planting peanuts, you need to select the soil. It is best to use humus soil with rich mineral elements and good drainage. The soil must be disinfected before use to prevent insect eggs from affecting the later growth of peanuts.

2. Supplementary lighting

Peanuts have a high demand for light during their growth process. During the maintenance process, they can be provided with sufficient light so that they can carry out photosynthesis better and store enough nutrients. However, newly sprouted peanuts cannot withstand strong light, so they need to be shaded.

3. Balanced nutrition

Peanuts are fertilizer-loving plants. During the maintenance process, you can apply fully decomposed farmyard manure to the soil to increase the fertilizer content of the soil. You can also provide peanuts with mixed fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to promote plant growth. After fertilizing, you can add some water to the soil to help peanuts absorb more nutrients.

4. Pruning

In the process of caring for peanuts, you can also prune the plants. First, you need to cut off the tender buds and leaves growing on the top of the peanuts to encourage the plants to transfer more nutrients to the fruits. You can also cut off the branches and leaves that grow too densely on the peanuts to improve ventilation between plants and allow the peanuts to produce more fruits.