Thursday, October 3, 2024
Home Farming Tips Growing Groundnuts: Here Is What You Need To Know

Growing Groundnuts: Here Is What You Need To Know

by Jacquiline Nakandi
0 comments
  • Land preparation must be in time for the first rains (February-April)
  • Fertilise the soil using at least 45kg of NPK per acre
  • Dress or coat the seed with a thiram, for controlling fungal and bacterial growth l Sow at 5cm to 6cm depth, using a spacing of 45cmx10cm-15cm for varieties that are semi-erect
  • When weeding, farmers should carry out timely weeding, avoid earthing up plants when using a hoe.
  • Look out for aphids or leaf miners and control them in time.
  • Harvest when 70% or more pods are mature
  • Use dark markings on the side of the shells. Seeds should be plump and reddish or depending on the variety.
  • Clean excess soil from the pods, wilt or dry for three to five days. Drying should be carried out on a mat for a further two to five days
  • Store pods in gunny bags in a cool dry and well-ventilated store.
  • Do not store moist groundnuts, use plastic or polyweaver bags for storage

You may also like

Leave a Comment

error: Content is protected !!

Download Vision Group Experience App

Follow Us

All Rights Reserved © Harvest Money 2023