how to peanut farm
what do you do with the seeds
Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost.
how much money do peanut farmers make all together in a year
600 million
how do they help your health
provide protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
how long do they take to grow
4-5 months
what do you do with the seeds afterwards
Remove the seeds from their shells before sowing
How much money do peanut farmers make?
110,329 a year
What are the facts about peanut farms?
The average peanut farm is 100 acres
Types of bugs
The most common pests are thrips, cutworms, corn earworms, spider mites, and various caterpillars.
planting
how must the soil be
Keep the soil moist to ensure germination.
How much does 1 ton of peanuts cost?
$550 per ton
Are peanuts heavily sprayed with pesticides?
Toxic pesticides are common in conventional peanuts and peanut products
What are the hazards of peanuts?
Aflatoxin, Allergens, etc
what is the last step
harvesting
how long do seeds take to grow
Seeds will germinate in 10 to 15 days.
What is the profit per acre for peanuts?
$170 per acre
Which presidents were peanut farmers?
Virginia's Thomas Jefferson and Georgia's Jimmy Carter
Why shouldn't you eat a lot of peanuts?
inhibiting the absorption of other minerals such as iron, zinc, manganese and calcium, to wrecking your weight loss goals, to causing digestive issues
what time do they start planting
April-May
how much space should be in between the rows
Leave 3 feet between the rows.
What is the #1 state for producing peanuts?
Georgia
Peanuts are naturally cholesterol-free
What diseases can peanuts cause?
anaphylaxis
what time do they start harvesting
September, October, November