Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Arachis hypogaea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious nutty flavour and can be eaten on their own either raw or roasted. — Seed - raw, cooked or ground into a powder.; Peanuts are a staple food in many tropical zones and are widely exported to temperate area of the world.; The seeds have a delicious nutty flavour and can be eaten on their own either raw or roasted.; The seeds are commonly ground up and used as peanut butter in sandwiches etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild state. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)