The peanut is an annual and can either be an erect shrubby plant, 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) high with short branches, or have a spreading form, 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) high with long branches that lie close to the soil. The stems are sturdy and hairy and bear pinnately compound leaves with two pairs of leaflets. The flowers are borne in
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The peanut ( Arachis hypogaea ), also known as the groundnut, [2] goober (US), [3] pindar (US) [3] or monkey nut (UK), is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, important to both small and large commercial producers. It is classified as both a grain legume [4] and, due to its high oil
Peanuts are high in fat.. In fact, they are classified as oilseeds. A large proportion of the world’s peanut harvest is used for making peanut oil (arachis oil).. The fat content ranges from 44
Peanut seeds (kernels) grow into green leafed plants about 18 inches tall. Unlike most plants, the peanut plant flowers above the ground, but fruits below the ground. Yellow flowers emerge about 40 days after planting. When the flowers pollinate themselves, the petals fall off as the peanut ovary begins to form. This budding ovary is called a
Peanut butter is a great choice, offering a healthy nutritional profile and a range of health benefits. Learn about the health benefits of peanut butter. People can also buy roasted, salted peanuts.
Peanut butter is sold salted or unsalted, chunky or creamy. Some brands of peanut butter contain added sugar or hydrogenated fats for flavor and to keep the spread from separating. Natural peanut butters, which contain only the natural oil found in peanuts, tend to separate; oil rises to the top and needs to be manually mixed in before eating.
pea•nut. (ˈpiˌnʌt, -nət) n. 1. the pod or the enclosed edible seed of a plant, Arachis hypogaea, of the legume family: the pod is forced underground in growing, where it ripens. 2. the plant itself. 3. any small or insignificant person or thing.
Peanut butter is a good source of protein and vitamin B-6. Peanut butter provides a good amount of protein, along with essential vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Most
Planting requirements vary somewhat among peanut varieties. There are bunch-type peanuts and runner-type peanuts. Runner-type peanuts have a vining growth habit and require a little more space in the garden than their bunch-type counterparts. Three to five seeds are generally planted 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm.) deep, spacing 7-8 inches (18-20.5 cm