Peanut Seeds – Pinto

Peanut ‘Pinto’ is a high-yielding variety valued for its adaptability and strong growth in warm climates. This versatile plant produces flavorful nuts and also enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners and small farms. The Pinto variety is known for its uniform growth, good shell quality, and reliable performance across different soil types. With proper sunlight and moderate watering, these plants thrive and produce an abundant harvest in late summer to early fall.

Features:

• High-yielding and uniform growth variety.

• Improves soil fertility naturally through nitrogen fixation.

• Strong resistance to common soil diseases.

• Suitable for garden beds and small farm cultivation.

• Excellent nut flavor and high-quality shells.

• Performs well in warm and sunny conditions.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Arachis hypogaea ‘Pinto’

• Common Name (US): Peanut

• Plant Type: Annual legume

• Growth Habit: Low, spreading ground cover

• Pod Type: Two-seeded pods with firm shells

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture until pods mature

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Harvest: 120–150 days

• Planting Depth: 1.5–2 inches

• Spacing: 6–8 inches between plants, 24–36 inches between rows

• Fertilizer Needs: Low (due to nitrogen fixation)

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–11

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 7–8: April to May

  • Zones 9–11: March to April

• Harvest Time: Late August to October, depending on zone

• Use: Edible nut production, soil improvement, garden crop rotation