When is the right time to plant peanuts?

It is spring now. Among the crops sown in spring, the planting area of ​​spring soybeans and spring peanuts shows an increasing trend year by year. Especially with the rise in peanut prices , many farmers began to change their thinking and began to grow spring peanuts. So when is the best time to plant peanuts?

When is the right time to plant peanuts?

China's vast territory leads to significant differences in climate and temperature between the north and the south, which directly affects the planting time of crops. Specifically, there are obvious differences in planting times between the south and the north.

Specifically, the peanut planting time in China can be roughly divided into three main planting periods according to different geographical locations. The suitable planting time in South China is from mid-February to mid-March, in Central China it is from mid-March to mid-April, and in North China it is from mid-April to mid-May.

It is worth noting that peanuts require suitable temperature conditions to grow, and too low temperatures may cause the seeds to freeze to death. The ideal temperature range for peanut seeds to germinate is 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Therefore, during the peanut planting process, it is necessary to ensure that the temperature is suitable to promote the normal growth and development of the seeds.

Where are peanuts suitable for growing?

1. Main production areas

Huanghuaihai Region: including Henan, Shandong and other provinces, is one of the largest peanut production bases in China. The soil in these areas is mostly sandy or sandy loam, with deep soil layers and good drainage, which is very suitable for the growth of peanuts.

South China: including parts of Fujian, Jiangxi, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Hainan and other provinces. These areas have a subtropical and tropical climate with high temperatures and heavy rainfall, and peanuts can be grown two or three times a year.

Northeast China: Peanut cultivation in the Northeast China is mainly concentrated in areas with a longer frost-free period, which is suitable for growing peanut varieties with a shorter growing period.

Yangtze River Basin: The climatic conditions in the Yangtze River Basin are also suitable for peanut cultivation, and medium-to-early maturing varieties with a moderate growing period can be selected for planting.

2. Planting conditions

Soil: Peanuts are suitable for planting in loose, well-drained soil, with sandy soil being the most ideal. The pH value of the soil should be close to neutral or slightly alkaline to facilitate the growth and development of peanuts.

Climate: Peanuts need plenty of sunlight and moderate temperatures. The suitable temperature for growth is generally between 15-35℃. Too high or too low temperature will affect the growth and yield of peanuts.

Water: Peanuts have a high demand for water, but are not tolerant to waterlogging. In drought conditions, timely irrigation is required, and attention should be paid to drainage to avoid water accumulation that may lead to root diseases.

The above is an introduction to the time for peanut planting. In addition to the important timing of planting, the right location and variety selection are also very critical.