Arachis Species, Peanut, Groundnut, Earthnut, Goober Pea, Monkey Nut
Arachishypogaea

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Arachis (a-RAK-is)
Species: hypogaea (hy-poh-JEE-uh)

Synonym:Arachis hypogaea subsp. oleifera

Synonym:Arachis nambyquarae

Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting