Origin
Africa
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Peanut
In German
Zuckermelone
Erdnuss
In French
Melon
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Maní
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Amendoim
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Arachid
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Peanut
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Crenshaw Melon and Peanut Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Peanut are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Peanut
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.