Edibles – Fruit – Groundnut

Groundnut 

Botanical name: arachis hypogaea 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 18 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow 

Bloom time:  spring and summer blooms, peanuts to harvest in the summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: edible garden, pollinator garden, groundcover 

Special features: heat tolerant, attracts wildlife, pet-friendly 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with compost at the time of seed sowing, use an organic fertilizer once every 3 months throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam 

Companion plants: cucumbers, strawberries, corn 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: potentially invasive