Peanut Pegging Zone Sampling

Peanuts produce their own nitrogen and are great at scavenging for phosphorous and potassium.  The one nutrient that is critical, especially on larger seeded peanuts like Georgia 06G, is calcium.  Since most of our peanuts were planted by the first of May now is the time to determine if you need to apply calcium.  We can easily determine calcium levels by taking a pegging zone soil sample. 

To take a pegging zone sample simply take a soil sample in the zone where the peanuts will eventually be pegging.  This sample needs to be taken to a depth of 3".  Calcium levels in this sample will help us determine if there is a need for additional calcium and if so how much.  We can supply the needed calcium by applying gypsum or landplaster.  Lack of calcium especially in Georgia 06G will result in decreased yields due to excessive pops or empty pods.