PINTO PEANUT
Botanical Name: Arachis pintoi Description
Other Names: Amarillo peanut
Excellent legume groundcover for orchards, Pinto forms a thick, luxuriant mat 20-30 cm deep, with attractive yellow pea flowers; it suits frost-free areas and is moderately tolerant of shade. Will control weeds, soil erosion and also fix nitrogen in the soil building soil fertility. Guinea fowls love foraging for the nutritious peanuts.
Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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