Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:44:55 +0000

Peanuts Surprise: How They Really Grow Beneath the Soil! If you’ve ever wondered how those crisp, tasty peanuts grow—not in bushes, but hidden beneath the dirt—then you’re about to uncover a fascinating peanut surprise! Chocolate-covered peanuts and raw peanuts alike share a surprising journey that starts far beneath the soil. Let’s dig deep (literally!) into how these nutty delights develop underground and why they’re more interesting than you might think. ### The Hidden Life of Peanuts: From Seed to Sprout Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) belong to the legume family—unusual among nuts because they grow underground, not above ground like almonds or walnuts. But how exactly do peanuts surprise us when we learn their subterranean growth process?