Peanut

To sow peanuts under cover, it's best to do so in spring, when temperatures start to warm up. Choose a deep container with holes in the bottom to allow good drainage. Fill it with light, well-draining potting soil, leaving a space of around 5 cm at the top of the container.

Sow the peanut seeds 3 to 5 cm deep, spacing them about 10 cm apart. Water lightly to moisten the soil, but take care not to soak it. Place the container in a warm, sunny spot, and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Protect young plants from late frosts by bringing them inside at night under cover if necessary. When the plants have reached a height of around ten centimetres, you can transplant them into the ground, spacing them about 30 cm apart.

Seeding peanuts outdoors is generally done in spring, when there is no risk of frost. To prepare the soil, it's important to weed it carefully and work it deeply so that it's loose. Next, make furrows about 30 cm apart and place the peanut seeds about 5 cm deep. Make sure you space them about 10 cm apart to allow them to develop properly.

It's essential to ensure that the peanut plants get enough sunlight throughout the day. Also make sure you keep the soil constantly moist without getting it soggy. This may require regular but moderate watering, especially during dry spells.

You also need to be wary of slugs, which are fond of young peanut shoots. If necessary, you can install slug barriers around your plants to protect them. By following these tips, you'll be able to harvest your peanuts when they're ripe, and then enjoy them or use them in delicious recipes.

To grow peanuts successfully in the ground, it is important to choose a sunny, well-drained location. Peanuts prefer soil rich in organic matter and slightly acidic. Before planting, it is advisable to work the soil by weeding and spading it deeply.

Peanuts are planted in spring, when there is no risk of frost. To do this, plant the peanut seeds about 5 cm deep and space them 10 to 15 cm apart. It's also important to water them regularly, especially during dry spells.

If the temperatures are too cool at planting time, you can also grow peanuts by transplanting them after sowing them in pots. In this case, wait until the plants are at least 10 cm tall before transplanting them into the ground.

By following these growing tips, you'll be able to enjoy delicious fresh peanuts at the end of the summer season.

Peanuts are generally harvested in autumn, when the plants start to turn yellow and the pods are ripe. To harvest peanuts, simply pull the plants out of the ground, taking care not to damage the pods. Afterwards, we recommend leaving the pods to dry in the open air for a few days to make it easier to extract the peanuts.

To extract the peanuts, simply detach them from the pods by drying them for a few more days. Next, it is important to store the peanuts in a dry place away from light to prevent them from going mouldy. Peanuts harvested in this way can be kept for several months, provided they are stored in good conditions.

In natural gardening, it is possible to grow peanuts without the use of chemical fertilisers. By mulching the soil and practising crop rotation, it is possible to obtain a healthy and abundant peanut harvest, while taking care of the environment.