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Peanut plants in mid-June planted in a twin-row planting pattern.

Liquid Calcium Versus Gypsum Peanut Notes No. 39 2026

Liquid calcium products are not substitutes for gypsum. As mentioned in a previous post, calcium movement from leaves or roots to pegs and pods is inadequate to supply the needs of developing pegs…

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Notes From Dan Anco Clemson Peanut Notes No. 62 2024

Information from Dan AncoAbout 30% of the state's peanuts have been planted. A few spots have been dry but most fields have a fair amount of moisture. Temperatures in the week ahead look to continue…

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Calcium and Dry Weather Peanut Notes No. 194 2023

I received an image of pods with only one kernel present. That is not uncommon in dry years OR when calcium (as gypsum) is not applied OR is applied at low rates. When we have dry years AND gypsum is…

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Calcium and Potassium Peanut Notes No. 22 2023

Question:With the correlation between excessive potassium levels and increased incidence of pod rot, is that mechanism more so related to weaker pods (due to reduced Calcium uptake from the excessive…

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Additional Gypsum After Heavy Rains Peanut Notes No. 176 2022

I was asked if we had a recommendation on when to apply more calcium after peanut fields receive heavy and prolonged rains. I do have comments in 2022 Peanut Information on making a second…