Origin
Southern Asia
South America
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
-
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Food Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Spinach
Peanut
In French
Épinards
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Espinacas
Maní
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Amendoim
In Polish
Szpinak
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anserineae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Spinach and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Peanut. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Peanut has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spinach and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Peanut
Season and care of Spinach and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Peanut season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Spinach and Peanut Physical Information
Spinach and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Peanut are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Spinach and Peanut
Care of Spinach and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Spinach 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.