Peanut Butter ( Air Layer )

Experience the joy of growing your own peanuts with our premium “Peanut Butter” variety, propagated through the advanced Air Layering technique. This method ensures a strong, healthy root system and a vigorous plant that produces abundant, flavorful peanuts.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Superior Quality: Air Layering guarantees a robust root system, leading to faster growth and higher yields.
2. High-Yielding Variety: “Peanut Butter” is renowned for its prolific peanut production.
3. Delicious Flavour: Enjoy the rich, nutty flavor of homegrown peanuts.
4. Easy to Grow: Suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners.
5. Versatility: Use your harvest for snacking, cooking, or even creating your own peanut butter.

Plant Care Guide

Ideal Plantation Locations

• Climate: Thrives in warm climates with ample sunshine and well-drained soil.
• Soil: Prefers sandy loam soil with good drainage to prevent root rot.
• Regions: Suitable for cultivation in most tropical and subtropical regions.

Planting & Gardening Instructions

1. Location: Choose a sunny location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
2. Soil Preparation: Prepare the soil by tilling and incorporating organic matter like compost to improve drainage and fertility.
3. Planting: Plant the Air Layered peanut plant carefully, ensuring the root ball is buried at the appropriate depth.
4. Spacing: Maintain a spacing of 12-18 inches between plants to allow for adequate growth and air circulation.

Watering

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
• Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.
• Water deeply to encourage strong root development.

Fertilizers

• Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) at the beginning of the growing season.
• Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer during the flowering and pegging stages.
• Follow fertilizer instructions carefully to avoid over-fertilizing.

Repotting Instructions

• Repotting is generally not necessary for peanut plants grown in the ground.
• If growing in containers, repot to a larger container when the roots become pot-bound.

Fruiting Season

• Peanuts typically mature within 120-150 days after planting.
• Harvest peanuts when the foliage begins to yellow and the pods mature.

Usage Ideas

• Enjoy as a healthy snack.
• Use in various culinary dishes, such as stir-fries, salads, and curries.
• Create your own homemade peanut butter.
• Grow as a decorative ground cover.

Care Tips

• Pest Control: Monitor for pests like aphids and caterpillars. Use organic pest control methods when necessary.
• Pruning: Prune any dead or damaged branches to maintain plant health.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.