Do You Take Peanuts Out of the Shell to Plant Them? An Essential Guide
                                
                                
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                                A single peanut plant can produce between 25 and 50 peanuts in a single growing season. But before aspiring gardeners can reap this reward, a common question arises: **Do you take peanuts out of the shell to plant them?** The simple and crucial answer is yes, shelling is required.