Peanut Growers!

jmsieglaff · April 10, 2021

Hello,

Each year we try something new, this year it is peanuts. I have seed for an early variety and unless we have a very cool summer they should provide a crop. Being in the northern US I am going to start the peanuts in cow pots that will go into the ground and quickly biodegrade. I have two options for seedlings after they sprout—under lights in the basements where I begin tomatoes and peppers—but it is cool, upper 50sF. Or a cold frame outside, which can get cool especially on cool nights that follow a cloudy day since the water jugs in the cold frame won’t be warm, but during the days can get nice and warm. Thoughts from those growing peanuts—especially anyone who starts them indoors?
Thanks!

April 10, 2021	#1
jmsieglaff Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southern WI Posts: 2,742	Peanut Growers! Hello, Each year we try something new, this year it is peanuts. I have seed for an early variety and unless we have a very cool summer they should provide a crop. Being in the northern US I am going to start the peanuts in cow pots that will go into the ground and quickly biodegrade. I have two options for seedlings after they sprout—under lights in the basements where I begin tomatoes and peppers—but it is cool, upper 50sF. Or a cold frame outside, which can get cool especially on cool nights that follow a cloudy day since the water jugs in the cold frame won’t be warm, but during the days can get nice and warm. Thoughts from those growing peanuts—especially anyone who starts them indoors? Thanks!