How do you grow a peanut plant? Are the peanuts themselves the seeds you would use?

Answer 1

Peanuts for eating ( even " raw " ) are not suitable for growing. Even raw peanuta are usually heated to prevent pests. Buy from a seed company. Peanuts are interesting in that although the seeds develop underground they are the fruit of the plant. The flowers fall off and develop underground. I read once about spreading chopped straw or mulch under the plants for the peanuts to develop in so they don't have to be dug up.

Answer 2

Yes, the peanuts are the seeds of a peanut plant. However, you will have better luck if you purchase a packet of seeds from a regular seed company. These seed are tested for germination and treated against rot and rust. Plus there will be planting directions on the packet. Peanuts grow underground like a potato by the way. Have fun.

Answer 3

yes, from raw peanuts, and the peanuts grow underground