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Groundnut (Peanut)

Groundnut (Peanut)

Arachis hypogaea

Medium difficultyKharif/Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing

About Groundnut (Peanut)

Major oilseed and protein-rich legume crop. Develops pods underground after flowering. Valuable for edible oil extraction, snacks, and soil nitrogen fixation.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25-30
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Moderate

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 025
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26109
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 110140

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