Plant seed about the time maple leafs out and space the seed 1 foot apart in rows 3 feet apart. The seed can be started early indoors but seedlings transplant poorly. Plant seed 1 inch deep. Keep the weeds out but don't disturb the roots. After the flowers bury themselves, don't disturb the soil.
Crusted soil prevents the flowers from burying themselves in the soil.
A mulch helps keep the nuts close to the soil surface. Harvest when the vines are frosted and allow them to dry before picking off the pods. The nuts are roasted then stored. There should be few pest problems when peanuts are grown where there are few other plantings of peanuts. This information is for educational purposes only.