How Do You Troubleshoot Peanut Growing Problems?
Peanut growers encounter many different problems that need to be addressed to produce a healthy, abundant crop. There are many different pests and diseases to watch for. Diagnosis of the problem is necessary for correct treatment and for ridding your crop of the cause. Examine the leaves, stems and buds for damage. It’s also important to look for pests such as caterpillars and various kinds of worms. Certain types of cutworms appear in late August, lasting through October, making it important to continue your surveillance until the plants are harvested. Check the root systems of randomly selected plants. Look for beetles, borers and wireworms. These attack the roots and pods of the plant, causing failure to thrive and often hollowing out the stems and nuts. Some of these feed below ground on the outside of the plant, while others bore into the center. Plant your peanut crop in well-drained soil. The roots can rot if the ground is too damp. When watering make sure you allow the ground t
