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| Identification |
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Genus
Arachis
Species
hypogaea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
peanut
goober
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S12040
Data source
UnVeg p297;Xeri p279
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Arachis hypogaea likes full sun to partial shade.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a nutty and buttery flavor. The list of beneficial vitamins and minerals found in Arachis hypogaea is impressive; notably vitamin B complex, vitamin E, potassium and protein are all present. Peanut (sometimes called goober) is most often used dried.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
3'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Nitrogen & phosphorus
Time to harvest
100 to 120 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Dried
Nutritional value
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin E
Potassium
Protein
Edible parts
Seeds
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a nutty and buttery flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Typical crop spacing is 3'. It requires warm days for good production. Nitrogen and phosphorus are both required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 100 to 120 days. Arachis hypogaea tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
The flowers are typically of a yellow color.
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