Availability of soil nutrients and the nitrogen fixation process are optimized in this range. Liming is usually needed in most of the peanut productive areas since soils tend to be low in calcium. Low levels of calcium result in peanut partial filling out or not at all, resulting in ‘wind nut’ formation. In the case of virgin land, limestone should be applied at least four weeks before planting, at a rate of 500 kg/ha (1500 lb/A). A soil test is advisable before recommendations are made. Crop rotation practices are recommended with non-leguminous crops e.g. corn and sorghum. 

This would reduce the pest and disease build up problems associated with prolonged monocropping. A major constraint is non-availability of quality seed of suitable and adaptable improved varieties to the farmers. The seed is a basic input and it alone would enhance production and productivity if quality was assured. The seed quality is a combination of multiple attributes. It refers mainly to genetic and physical purity, physiological and health quality. These parameters independently and in interaction with each other constitute the overall quality of seed. The peanut propagation material should possess all the major quality attributes above the prescribed standards. Poor stand is perhaps the most common cause of low yields. 

To obtain a full stand, use undamaged seed with intact seed coats and treat shelled seed with a seed dressing prior to planting. Commercial production should be limited to the May-June season. OZSTAR has the best nuts processing systems including roasters, fryers of different kinds and of various capacities to give you the perfectly roasted nuts! OZSTAR also provides additional equipment for flavouring and seasoning the nuts. OZSTAR has already various kinds of industrial fryers along flavouring and seasoning equipment for nuts controlled by touch screen.

OZSTAR has the best nuts processing systems including roasters, fryers of different kinds and of various capacities to give you the perfectly roasted nuts! OZSTAR also provides additional equipment for flavouring and seasoning the nuts. OZSTAR has already various kinds of industrial fryers along flavouring and seasoning equipment for nuts controlled by touch screen. Planting is dependent on the on-set of the rains, and it extends to the end of May or in some instances up to mid-June. It is better to plant during the middle of the rainy season (i.e. May/June or November/December), so that the crop matures in the dry season. 

This makes it easier for harvesting Before sowing, a Rhizobium inoculum should be applied to peanut seeds, especially when the soil is being used for the first time. Inoculation with Rhizobium bacteria stimulates nodulation on the roots, thus, causing the plant to provide its own nitrogen and consequently reducing the need to apply large quantities of nitrogenous fertilizer. When inoculating seeds, they should first be dampened and then mixed thoroughly with Rhizobium inoculant at 168 grams / 36 kg seed. Seed spacing and row width will depend upon grower practices; whether mechanization is used or the crop is managed with labour.

 

Generally in peanuts, the higher the planting density, the higher the yield. Close spacing promotes compact fruiting, even maturity, weed suppression and also reduces soil erosion. For mechanized systems, the currently available technology in the savannahs, allows, primarily for a row spacing of 75 cm and wider. Seeds are usually sown at a rate of 80 kg/ha for runner varieties and 75 Kg/ ha for bunchy varieties. The following are recommended spacings for the various cultivars and soil types: Weeds are a major problem for peanuts especially during the first 4-8 weeks. They reduce yields by competition, interference with harvest and by harbouring pests. Peanut is inherently a poor weed competitor and emphasis on cultural practices such as good land preparation and crop rotation are best recommended practices to farmers. 

OZSTAR has the best nuts processing systems including roasters, fryers of different kinds and of various capacities to give you the perfectly roasted nuts! OZSTAR also provides additional equipment for flavouring and seasoning the nuts. OZSTAR has already various kinds of industrial fryers along flavouring and seasoning equipment for nuts controlled by touch screen.