Question

What conditions of temperature and rainfall favour the growth of groundnut?

Answer 1

1. Temperature: Groundnut requires about 20°C to 25°C temperature. Dry weather is needed during the time of ripening.
2. Rainfall: Groundnuts require light to moderate rainfall between 50 to 100cm. Rainfall should be well distributed. Prolonged drought, continuous rains, stagnant water, and frost harm the crop adversely. In Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, it is raised under irrigation.