Step 1: Selecting the Right Peanut Seeds

Begin by choosing high-quality, untreated peanut seeds. You can find raw, unprocessed peanuts at your local grocery store. Make sure they are not roasted, salted, or chemically treated in any way. You can also purchase peanut seeds from a gardening supply store or online.

Step 2: Germinating the Peanut Seeds

1. Soak the peanut seeds: Place the peanut seeds in a bowl of water and let them soak for 24 hours. This helps soften the seed coat and speeds up germination.
2. Plant the seeds: After soaking, plant the seeds about 1 to 1.5 inches deep in your garden plot or container. Space them around 4 inches apart in rows, and keep rows about 24 inches apart.
3. Soil preparation: Ensure your soil is well-draining, loose, and rich in organic matter. Mix in compost and organic fertilizer to improve the soil’s fertility.

Step 3: Caring for Your Peanut Plants

1. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Peanuts need about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, especially during the flowering and pod formation stages.
2. Mulching: Cover the soil with a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. This helps prevent the peanuts from rotting in damp soil.
3. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer during planting and again when the plants start flowering.
4. Pruning: As peanut plants grow, they may develop too many branches. Prune them to encourage healthy growth and maximize peanut production.