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Peanuts - the growing of

Thanks to some very industrious and forgetful squirrels, I now have about half a dozen peanut plants in various pots on my patio. Does anyone know if they're likely to actually get as far as producing new nuts in this climate?

Thanks
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  • Lord_Gardener
    Lord_Gardener Posts: 2,971 Forumite
    Yes, you can grow them in the UK if conditions are right - warm and humid - you might be lucky!
    I'm mad!!!! :rotfl::jand celebrating everyday every year!!!
  • robnye
    robnye Posts: 5,411 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    if you grow too many, you will upset the americans........ especially jimmy carter.... :rotfl:
    smile --- it makes people wonder what you are up to.... ;) :cool:
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    my sister brought DH a grow your own peanut kit for christmas, ive got the growing in a big pot in the kitchen window, the plants are getting quite big now and i noticed this morning one has a little orange flower on it. how will i know if and when they are producing nuts?
    SPC~12 ot 124

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