Indeed, peanuts are present in various foods in our daily lives such as candies, snacks, and even beverages. Therefore, starting a peanut plantation can be a highly profitable and lucrative activity, given the broad and fully active market. However, there are still few producers engaged in this type of cultivation. This is yet another reason for you to dedicate yourself and stand out in this type of trade. Check out the 7MBoots website for the 8 steps necessary to start a peanut plantation.
As a plant typically found in Brazil, peanuts adapt easily to the climatic conditions throughout the country. However, some factors are essential to ensure your cultivation is successful. For example, it is necessary to check if the region offers the ideal temperature for healthy planting, which should range between 15°C and 30°C. Furthermore, it is important that the chosen location receives regular rainfall. Lastly, choose fertile and well-drained soil, as although it needs moisture, the plant's roots cannot withstand waterlogging.
To ensure a successful harvest, it is important to know the best time to start your planting, as the plant cannot develop all year round.
Therefore, the most suitable period to start planting takes place between the months of September and October and February and March (during the spring and summer seasons). This is because these seasons present frequent rainfall, which simplifies the germination process of the plant.
It is important to remember that peanuts should be planted from seeds and not seedlings that are already developed. These seeds can easily be found in plant nurseries or cultivation stores. However, it is extremely necessary to study the variety that best adapts to the climatic conditions and the soil of the chosen location.
In summary, there are three varieties of peanuts: Spanish Peanut, Valencia Peanut, and Virginia Peanut. Below, learn a bit more about each of them.
- Spanish Peanut: Characterized by offering light-colored, small seeds with a higher concentration of lipids, an important substance for food production.
- Valencia Peanut: Known for its early maturation, the Valencia variety has dark seeds and pods with 5 seeds. It is widely used for oil production.
- Virginia Peanut: With branched plants, this variety takes a little longer to mature and is ideal for consumption in its natural form or used in cooking.
Above all, it is necessary to establish peanuts in a clean space. Therefore, if the designated area has previously received another crop, it is essential to remove the debris on the surface and plow the soil to grind the remnants and use them as natural fertilizer. After completing these processes, it is recommended to use fertilizers to make the soil more fertile.
Since peanuts do not tolerate high acidity levels, it is recommended to correct the soil's acidity through liming. This process can eliminate manganese, aluminum, calcium, and magnesium, which compromise the growth of peanuts.
Once the soil preparation processes are completed, it is time to sow the peanuts. The first step is to dig holes that are 10 cm wide and deep and place 3 seeds per hole.
Additionally, it is recommended to place 20 seeds per meter and then cover the holes with two layers of soil. To speed up the germination process, irrigate your plantation. However, this process should be carried out moderately. The ideal is to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. This way, the peanuts will be able to germinate properly and will not die from excess water.
If the peanut plantation receives all the essential care for healthy growth, it is likely that the plant will mature 100 days after sowing. Above all, peanuts can be harvested when the pods exhibit a yellowish hue and a dry texture.
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