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Peanut Production Technology – part 2

What are the Cultural Management Practices for Peanut in the Region?

 

Land Preparation

 

·         Peanut requires a well-prepared field for good seed emergence. Thorough land preparation is also necessary for proper development of pods and effective weed control.

·         Plow and harrow the field 2-3 times at an interval of 7 days. Each harrowing should consist of two passes.

·         The frequency of plowing and harrowing depends on soil type, weed population, and land utilization during the previous season. Clay loam soils with low weed population.

·         Just before planting, set furrows at a distance of 40-50 cm during the dry season and 50-60 cm during the wet season at 15-20 cm between hills.

·         Furrow when the soil has the right moisture for planting. Soil has the right moisture when it does not stick to the plow during the operation.

 

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Peanut Production Technology – part 1

Peanut Production Technology

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea Linn.), locally known as mani, is the most widely grown field legume in Region 2. It is usually cultivated in the river flood plains and other upland areas. In 2006, the total area planted to peanut in Region 2 was 3,311 hectares (ha) with a total production of 3,579 tons (t) unshelled pods. This averages to 1.08 t/ha which is slightly higher than the national average production of 1.05 t/ha. However, farmers in Damurong, Alcala, and Cagayan have an average yield of 1.90 t/ha during the dry season under normal conditions.

 

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Peanut Franchise

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My father’s usual pasalubong  is peanuts / mani.  He will always say to us that mani would sharpen our brain.  Well, I don’t know whether this is true or not but surprisingly I have I never had a failing grade. Possible that it is genetic and enhanced by the tons of peanut I have engulfed.  

We Filipino love mani in general, whether hubad na mani or not.  Remember the commercial isang platitong mani by San Miguel beer?  According to survey that time, mani is the best companion of beer, hence the “isang platitong mani commercial”.

Today, peanuts are being sold in the street, bus, terminals, and even malls. Few years back mani is exclusively a street food. But today, more and more business that is dealing with peanuts is sprouting in malls.

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BANANA PEANUT MIX PORRIDGE

BANANA PEANUT MIX PORRIDGE

Banana is a common tropical fruit and is a good source of energy. Peanut is likewise a favorite nibble among children and adults, providing them a good amount of protein and fats. When mixed together, banana and peanut blend in s high-calorie, high protein food best suited for growing children.

Materials need:

(for a kilo of mix)

20 big pcs. banana (saba) unripe 3/4 kilo,

raw peanuts 2 3/4 cups + 6 tablespoons brown sugar

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