Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Peanuts

The day before Thanksgiving I was working at the Garden of the Sun (the Master Gardener's demonstration garden) where I dug up the peanuts. I don't have a before picture (actually I did, but I accidentally deleted it) to show you, but the plants grow in the shape of dome (like half of a large ball) that covers about a 2 foot circle of ground. The peanuts grow at the base of the plant and below the flowers that bloom along the stems. Once the peanuts are harvested, they need to dry. Then you can use them raw or roast them. Be sure to save the best ones for planting next year!

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