When is the best season to plant peanuts?

Peanut Planting Season and Time

The planting time of peanuts is generally divided by season. It is best to sow in April or May, which is around the Grain Rain, as this time is most suitable for seed germination.

There are many varieties of peanuts, the more common ones are Luhua No. 9, new variety 8130, Huayu 33, Yuanza 9847, Jihua No. 4, Zhonghua 16, Luhua No. 10, etc., but there is not much difference in the planting time between different varieties of peanuts.

Peanut harvest season

Peanuts are generally harvested in autumn, around August to October each year. Its growth cycle is about 100-150 days, and the yield per mu ranges from 600 to 1,000 jin. The specific yield is related to the planting area and planting variety.

Peanut planting steps and methods

1. Choose the soil

When planting peanuts, you should choose soil that is rich in humus and well-drained. You can add a small amount of farmyard manure to the soil to improve the nutrition of the soil.

2. Seed treatment

Before selecting high-quality peanut seeds for planting, soak the seeds in warm water to germinate.

3. Start planting

Place the peanut seeds directly in the treated soil, sow them in rows, and keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate in about a week.