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Re: Peanuts

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>Where do you get them to plant?<

We ordered from Park.  THey have Virginia Jumbo (135 days) and Valencia
Tennessee Red (120 days).  Cost was 50 seeds for $1.45, 1/4 lb. $2.60, 1/2
lb. for $3.95 and $5.95 a pound.  We went the 50 seed route for a 4'x6' bed,
2 to a square just in case one didn't sprout.

>When do you know it is time to pull them out of the ground?  

Check the expected days to maturity(120-135) and take a peek at one plant.
As they grow, you can see the pegs form and head toward the ground.  I was
reassured when pegs disappeared into the ground and didn't pull out when
given a gentle tug.  You can also ask the person at the feed store that
knows a LOT about growing locally.  You can't tell from the leaves.  I think
they would happily keep growing until they freeze.  Those peanuts that have
formed will sprout if they stay underground long enough!

The boiled peanuts I have seen are in shells.

Vasha



Vasha Rosenblum
South Shades Crest School
3770 S. Shades Crest Road
Hoover, AL 35244


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