The best time to plant groundnut in Nigeria is the wet season months of April – August. Groundnut should be planted between April – May in the southern part of Nigeria. In the northern part of Nigeria, groundnut should be grown between May – August.
Irrigation farmers can plant groundnut anytime of the year. This is due to the fact hat irrigation farmers have access to good supply of water anytime of the year. Groundnut as a crop does well under irrigation.
Factors like temperature, level of rainfall, the availability of irrigation, pests and diseases and availability of labour etc. can also determine the best time to grow groundnut in Nigeria.
The best time to plant groundnut across the climatic zones of Nigeria
The best time to plant groundnut across the climatic zones of Nigeria is discussed below:
Mangrove Swamp Forest Zone
Mangrove swamp forest is not the ideal place to grow groundnut because of the high humidity level and swampy soil. However, any farmer who prefers to grow groundnut in this region should plant the crop between April – June.
Rain Forest Zone
The best time to plant groundnut in the rain forest belt in Nigeria is April – May.
Guinean Savannah Zone
The best time to plant groundnut in the Guinea Savannah belt in Nigeria is May– August.
Sudan Savannah Zone
The best time to plant groundnut in the Sudan Savannah belt in Nigeria is May– August.
Sahel Savannah Zone
The best time to plant groundnut in the Sahel Savannah belt in Nigeria is June– August.
Factors that can affect the time to plant groundnut in Nigeria
The following factors can affect the time to plant groundnut in Nigeria:
Temperature
Groundnut is a tropical crop; it will not grow in temperate regions. There should be abundance of sunlight and tropical level temperature for groundnut to do well.
The availability of water
The availability of water can affect the time to plant groundnut in Nigeria. If you use irrigation systems like drip irrigation, sprinklers and center pivots etc, you can grow your groundnut anytime of the year.
Intensity of pests and diseases
The intensity of pests and diseases can also affect the time to plant groundnut in Nigeria. Groundnut is a hardy crop; it can tolerate a wide range of pests and diseases.
Availability of labour
The availability of labour can also affect the time to plant groundnut. There is a seasonal availability of farm labourers in Nigeria. This factor should be considered when choosing the best time to plant groundnut.
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