When and in which month are peanuts harvested in Northeast China?

Northeast Peanut Harvest Time

Northeast peanuts refer to peanuts grown in the Northeast region. The peanuts here are mostly sown in spring, and the fruits mature and are harvested in July-September. They are drought-resistant and barren-resistant. The best harvest time is around August, and the market price ranges from 2 to 4 yuan per catty.

Northeast Peanut Growth Cycle

The planting time of peanuts in Northeast China is generally around March and April in spring, and no later than May. The peanuts planted here must be varieties with good cold resistance. The plants are suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment. The soil must be loose and fertile and no water accumulation. The growth cycle of the plants ranges from 100 to 150 days.

Northeast Peanut Varieties and Origin

There are many peanut varieties suitable for planting in the Northeast region. The more common ones are Luhua No. 9, Luhua No. 11, Luhua No. 14, Jihua No. 4, Huayu 33, Zhonghua No. 5, Weihua No. 7, Fenghua No. 6, etc.

Common producing areas of Northeast peanuts include Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning and other provinces. Among them, Tailai peanuts in Heilongjiang, Da'an peanuts in Jilin, and Heishan peanuts in Liaoning are very famous.