bluekarin Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 well, you learn something new everyday! I didn't know peanuts grew like this clicktyclick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 She says they grow from seeds, would they grow from unroasted peanuts you buy in the shops I wonder ? I knew they grew underground as their other name is groundnuts, but had never seen a piccy, thanks Karin. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Fascinating! I have sprouted peanuts to eat as "sprouted seeds" in the past. They were just unroasted in their shell nuts that you would buy in the supermarket. The last lot I tried didn't work though I'm not sure if they were"treated" in some way, or whether it was just too cold in the cupboard I had them in. I will try and grow the plants instead of eating the sprouts, it does look fun! I'll use the same packet and see if they work now it's a bit warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I knew they grew like that, but didn't imagine they would grow in the UK. Are you tempted to give it a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm thinking of giving it a go. £2.44 is not much really. I'll try them in a large pot and let you know how they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Can you imagine the chickens' delight at digging up peanuts?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I always thought they needed much more warmth to coax them into flowering, and that they grew massive. I guess you coul;d try and see.... or maybe google peanut growing instructions and see if you get more tips somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 They were selling peanut growing kits in 99p Stores, with a little pot and some compost etc, probably only had one peanut in . Let us know how you get on Wasn't ex President of the US Jimmy Carter a peanut farmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 If you use the untreated birdy peanuts, they will grow. I used to have a squirrel (haven't seen any for ages - not one) and she used to bury them all around the garden. I got lots of tiny plants where she hadn't eaten them, but the winter cold and wet kills them off. I did get a bit worried that the garden would be overrun with them. Edited to add - try getting the peanuts in the shells - they should be untreated and you will usually get 2 in a pod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
