I love the seeing the grass alternatives that can be grown down here. That kind of yard produces some serious food security with that quantity of sweet potato and peanuts. It would have been nice to explain though that annual peanuts actually produce edible peanuts and perennials don't. The video did get me curious enough to research them further.
Great topic! So essentially then get the annual peanut if you don’t want to mow but be ready to replace it in a year? It would be great if you do a follow up in a year to show us how tough it is to remove annual peanut when it’s spent for the year.
The perennials don't produce peanuts? We have had rain ever little bit up here, usually we don't get any rain in the summer either but not all the way from March though.
Awesome video Pete, I have a butterfly garden and planted the perennial peanut, but noticed that is growing nice in several places, but not in others, is there a reason why?
If someone is allergic to peanuts would they be allergic to the perennial peanut plant? Is love to plant some in my yard but I have a family member allergic to peanuts.
Pete, I have sweet potato plants that are getting eaten by something and I can't see what it is. The only thing I see is a moth from time to time. Any suggestions as to what I can do about it?
@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL Mine are growing long runners.. I planted them as a ground cover. It’s sounding like I can’t have my cake and eat it too. I have long stems growing everywhere and lots of empty space in the middle. Still, i will prune them and see if that helps thank you.
Pete, you didn't tell us how to harvest each. Is the annual crop lost if it is left in the ground? Can the perennial be harvested anytime, if some are left?
Also, while I'm not trying to reply for Pete - by all means still do, plz Pete ! - I suggest doing 'net search with your growing zone and climate type ( example : USDA Zone 7b humid, hot summers ) and the type of plant and use for it you're looking for ( resilient ground-covers under 8" tall ). And then keep searching around from there, you can find a lot that way ! Obviously, u may have thought of this but just wanted Pete's advice. No offense ! Just putting it out there for whoever it helps, anyways, then.
