Materials needed:
Recycled Plastic Containers (5 gallon size recommended)
High quality potting floor
Peanut Seeds (raw, unsalted and unroasted)
Watering spray or spray bottle
Drill or nail (to make drainage holes)
Fertilizer (balanced or pesticide-specific)
Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Prepare the containers
Choose your containers: Use large recycled plastic containers such as buckets or bathtubs, that are at least 12 inches deep.
Make drainage holes: drill several holes in the bottom to avoid water clogging.
Step 2: Back up in the dirt
Soil mixing: Use high quality potting soil. Adding sand or perlite can improve drainage.
Step 3: plant the seeds
Seed preparation: use raw, unsalted and unroasted peanuts. Remove the shells, keeping paper thin skin on the seeds.
Planting: Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. Cover the ground and tread slowly.
Step 4: Watering
Initial watering: Water thoroughly after planting to moisten the soil evenly.
Constant Moisture:. Keep your ground constantly moist but not clogged with water. Use a rice cooker or spray bottle.
Step 5: provide adequate sunlight
Sunlight requirements: Place the containers in a sunny place with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day.
Step 6: Fertilize
Initial fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer after plants measure a few centimetres tall.
Regular nutrition: fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Step 7: Care and maintenance
Mulch (optional): Apply mulch to retain moisture and remove weeds
Pest control: Watch for pests like fleas or mites and treat them with organic insecticides or clean water
Step 8: Harvest
Harvest time: Peanuts are ready about 4-5 months after planting, when the leaves start to turn yellow.
Harvesting process: dig carefully around the plant base, lift the plant and shake off excess soil. Let the peanuts dry in a warm, dry place for a few days before removing them from the roots.
Step 9: Storage
Cure: Dry peanuts further in a warm, dry place for 2-3 weeks.
Storage: Store dried peanuts in a cool and dry place. Keep them in there shell until they are ready to be
