By Admin 
Groundnut is a hot season crop. It is best to sow it between March to June. The temperature should be around 25 to 35 degrees Celsius so that the seeds can germinate easily.
How to prepare soil?
Groundnut grows very well in light and sandy soil. If you have a pot, then mix 60% soil and 40% sand in it. This will keep the soil loose and will help in germination of seeds. You can also add organic fertilizers like earthworm manure or rotten cow dung in the soil, this will provide adequate nutrition to the plant.
How to sow seeds?
You can use raw peanuts for sowing at home. Soak the seeds in light water a day before. Now sow the seeds in the pot at a depth of about 5-6 cm and cover them with soil on top. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm between the seeds.
water and care
Peanuts do not need much water. Give light water every 2-3 days so that the soil remains moist. Excessive watering can cause the plants to rot. Sunlight is very important for peanuts, hence keep the pot in a place where it gets 6-8 hours of sunlight.
process of flower and pod formation
About thirty-forty days after sowing, the plant starts flowering. After the flowers fall, its stem goes into the soil and pod is formed there. This is the most interesting stage of peanut. It takes about three to four months for the pod to be completely ready.
When to harvest?
When the leaves start turning yellow, uproot the plant carefully, remove the soil, separate the pod and dry it in the sun for a few days. Now your home grown organic peanuts are ready.
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