How to Care for Arachis hypogaea (Peanut)

Korean name: 땅콩

A leguminous plant that produces pods underground. It has feather-like leaves and small yellow flowers, with fruits developing at the tip of stalks that touch the soil. It can be cultivated at home with proper sunlight and temperature.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Brazil
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: legume, edible, home cultivation, underground fruit
• Also known as: Peanut

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a location with plenty of sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity.
• Temperature: 20~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a small amount of slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Arachis hypogaea?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Arachis hypogaea?

It likes Place in a location with plenty of sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Arachis hypogaea safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Arachis hypogaea good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 20~30°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity.. Fertilise Apply a small amount of slow-release fertilizer during the growing season..