Groundnut

Care snapshot

Important kharif oilseed for well-drained sandy-loam to medium soils. Sow after dependable monsoon rainfall, maintain suitable soil moisture during pegging and pod development, and avoid waterlogging.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Crop details

Season

Kharif; June–July

Days to harvest

100–130 days

Main pests

Groundnut leaf miner, tobacco caterpillar, white grubs, aphids

Main diseases

Tikka leaf spot, rust, stem rot, collar rot