How many seeds are needed for one acre of peanuts?

Peanuts are dicotyledonous plants that bloom above ground and bear fruit underground, so they are also called groundnuts. They also have the reputation of longevity fruit. They are loved by people for their rich nutrition. Peanuts are grown in many places. So how many seeds are needed for one acre of peanuts? Let’s take a look below.

1. How many seeds are needed for one acre of peanuts?

Generally speaking, the sowing amount of peanuts is closely related to the sowing method and planting density, and the sowing amount varies with different varieties. Some farmers use 40 to 45 kilograms of seeds per mu, in some places 15 to 20 kilograms, and some use 30 to 35 kilograms per mu. The most common range is 25 to 30 kilograms per mu.

2. Peanut Seed Soaking and Germination Method

1. Preparation before seed soaking

Before soaking the seeds, they need to be dried and screened. First, choose peanut seeds that are plump, healthy, and free of pests and diseases. Then, dry the seeds in the sun for 1-2 days to increase their germination rate and activity.

2. Seed soaking process

(1) Place the dried peanut seeds in a clean container and add an appropriate amount of clean water to fully soak the seeds. Generally speaking, the soaking time of seeds is 12-24 hours, and the specific time depends on factors such as the temperature and variety of the seeds.

(2) During the soaking process, keep the water clean and change the water regularly. At the same time, avoid keeping the seeds in an overly dry or overly wet environment for a long time to avoid affecting the germination of the seeds.

3. Germination process

(1) Take out the soaked peanut seeds, drain the water, and then put them into the germination tray. The germination tray can be made of materials such as wood or plastic, and the bottom of the tray should be smooth and flat to facilitate the germination and placement of seeds.

(2) Place a layer of moistened paper towel or gauze on the germination tray and place the seeds evenly on it. The spacing between seeds should be moderate, not too sparse or too dense, so as not to affect the growth and germination of the seeds.

(3) Place the germination tray in a ventilated, warm, and light-proof environment and maintain appropriate temperature and humidity. Generally, the temperature is controlled between 25-30℃ and the humidity is maintained between 60%-80%. At the same time, be careful to avoid strong air convection and direct sunlight to avoid affecting the germination effect of seeds.

(4) During the germination process, check the germination of seeds regularly, adjust environmental conditions and add water in a timely manner. When the seeds begin to germinate, be careful to maintain proper light and ventilation to promote the development and growth of the seedlings.

4. Notes

(1) During the seed soaking and germination process, care must be taken to maintain cleanliness and hygiene to prevent the seeds from being attacked and contaminated by diseases.

(2) The time for germination and seed soaking should be adjusted according to actual conditions and should not be too short or too long. Too long a soaking time will cause the seeds to rot, while too short a soaking time will affect the germination rate of the seeds.

(3) During the germination process, pay attention to controlling the humidity and temperature to avoid adverse effects on the seeds caused by excessively high or low humidity and temperature.

(4) After the seeds germinate, they should be transplanted into the soil in time to avoid the seedlings staying in the germination tray for a long time, which will cause poor growth.

In short, peanut seed soaking and germination is an important link in the peanut planting process, which requires mastering scientific methods and precautions. Through reasonable germination and seed soaking treatments, the emergence rate and germination rate of peanuts can be improved, laying a good foundation for the high yield and high quality of peanuts.