BBCH-scale (peanut)

The BBCH-scale (peanut) identifies the phenological development stages of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea). It is a plant species specific version of the BBCH-scale.

A downloadable version of the BBCH Scales, including illustrations, is available from the BBA  (Federal Biological Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry)

1 Leaves are counted from the cotyledon node (= node 0) 2 Side shoot development may occur earlier; in this case continue with principal growth stage 2 4 Only for varieties with a determinate flowering period 5 Criteria of maturity: Pericarp hard, with distinct texture, can be split open easily;