How Big Does a Peanut Plant Grow?

Size

• Peanut plants typically grow up to 2 feet tall, and plants can spread 3 to 4 feet across.

Features

• Peanut plants have green stems and green, oval-shaped leaves. They produce small yellow flowers that are self-pollinating.

Function

• The peanut plant's flowers bloom for only about half a day. A few days later a stem will grow from the flower and bury itself in the soil. Each stem will produce a peanut.

Geography

• The peanut plant is native to South America but now grows in warm regions around the world.

Considerations

• A peanut plant can be grown from any raw peanut. Simply plant the peanut, with or without the shell, in 2 inches of well-drained soil. Keep it warm and moist until germination. It typically takes three months to produce peanuts.

Misconceptions

• Peanuts aren't actually nuts but seeds or kernels.