Peanut plant

AVAILABLE EACH YEAR FROM MAY, JUNE UNTIL STOCK IS DEPLETED. Peanuts are also called groundnuts, but in fact, they are legumes. After the plant has flowered (with yellow butterfly-like flowers), the fertilized flowers grow into the ground, where the pods develop. This made harvesting labor-intensive, as the soil around the plant had to be thoroughly loosened to be able to harvest all shoots undamaged. Now, of course, this is done mechanically. Peanuts originated in South America and were brought to Europe by Columbus at the end of the fifteenth century. As a global food, peanuts are an important source of protein and fats. Unroasted (raw) peanuts can be shelled and eaten. For human consumption, however, it is customary to roast the peanuts first. In winter, they can be used unshelled to string on a cord for birds. Peanut plants are annuals and cannot tolerate frost; in fact, they are real cold-sensitive plants! In the Netherlands, they grow best in pots and can be brought indoors in September to continue living for a while... For 1 plant, a pot of 20-30 cm is needed, 3 plants 40-50 cm, etc. They grow to about 20-40 cm high. Give them nutritious potting soil and plenty of light; they can be in the sun.

Names:
Latin: Arachis hypogaea
Dutch: Pindaplant
Also known as: Aardnoot
English: Peanut or Groundnut