Pinto Peanut Plant

Common Name: Peanut Plant,
Scientific Name: Arachis Pintoi
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Light Requirements: Indirect Sun, Shade
Water Demand: Moderate-High

While not suitable for human consumption, Pinto Peanut offers numerous advantages in the garden. Its dense growth habit makes it an ideal living mulch for orchards, as it competes minimally with tree crops for moisture. As a ground cover, it protects the soil surface from erosion and improves soil structure. Pinto Peanut outcompetes weeds effortlessly, requiring minimal maintenance, and delivers significant supplies of nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium