Peanut

Arachis hypogaea, Fabaceae

Zones

6a–11b

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.8 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

English PeaPisum sativum

Nitrogen Fixation

She-OakCasuarina equisetifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionShade Provision

OreganoOriganum vulgare

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Strawberry CloverTrifolium fragiferum

Nitrogen Fixation

YarrowAchillea millefolium

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

French LavenderLavandula x intermedia

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

CherimoyaAnnona cherimola

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Fava BeanVicia faba

Peanuts and fava beans compete for similar soil nutrients and root space, with different nitrogen fixation patterns

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Peanut grow in?

Peanut grows in USDA hardiness zones 6a through 11b.

Is Peanut a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Peanut is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Peanut?

Good companions for Peanut include English Pea, She-Oak, Oregano, Strawberry Clover, Yarrow.

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