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A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Peanuts

Understanding the Peanut Plant Before you start growing peanuts, it’s essential to have an understanding of the plant’s characteristics. Peanuts are a legume crop that requires warm temperatures and a long growing season. They are not actually nuts but are classified as such because of their nut-like appearance and nutritional profile. Peanut plants grow to be approximately 18-24 inches tall…