Groundnut, also known as peanut, is a legume cultivated for its edible seeds. Known for its nutritional value and versatility in culinary cooking. Groundnuts are consumed in various forms, including roasted, boiled, as cooking oil, and in spreads like peanut butter. Export quality peanuts are cleaned and graded by size (38/42, 40/50, 50/60)
The groundnut import from South Africa includes several high-quality varieties of groundnuts, each with unique characteristics suitable for different growing conditions. Here are some major varieties of groundnuts exported from South Africa:
1. TLG 45
Released in 2007 at MAU, Latur, TLG 45 has a yield potential of around 1506 kg/ha and an oil content of approximately 51%. It is a large-seeded variety recommended for cultivation in Maharashtra.
2. Narayani (TCGS 29)
The Narayani variety, released in 2007 at ANGRAU, Tirupati, has a yield potential of about 3764 kg/ha and an oil content of 48%. It is tolerant to mid-season moisture stress conditions and is ideal for growth in various regions.
3. Vasundhara (Dh 101)
Released in 2007, the Vasundhara variety has a yield potential of around 2877 kg/ha and an oil content of 50%. This variety is recommended for West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, and Assam and is tolerant to stem rot and peanut bud necrosis disease (PBND).
4. VL-Moongphali-1
Released in 2008 at VPKAS, Almora, this variety has a yield potential of around 1943 kg/ha and is resistant to late leaf spot and root rot. It is recommended for Uttarakhand.
5. Utkarsh (CSMG 9510)
Released in 2009 at CSAUAT, Mainpuri, Utkarsh has an oil content of 49%. This variety is recommended for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Northern Rajasthan and is resistant to rust. It is suitable for the Kharif season and has a seed dormancy of 40-45 days.
6. Jawahar Groundnut 23 (JGN 23)
The Jawahar Groundnut 23 variety, released in 2009 at JNKVV, Khargone, has a yield potential of about 1631 kg/ha and an oil content of 49%. It is drought-tolerant, resistant to early leaf spot (ELS) and late leaf spot (LLS), and recommended for the Kharif season.
7. Greeshma
Released in 2009 at ANGRAU, Tirupati, the Greeshma variety has a yield potential of about 2000-2500 kg/ha and an oil content of 49%. This variety is tolerant to LLS, drought, high temperatures, and aflatoxin and is
8. Kadiri 8
Released in 2009 at ANGRAU, Kadiri, Kadiri 8 has a yield potential of 1523 kg/ha and an oil content of about 47%. This variety is suitable for Andhra Pradesh and is tolerant of sucking pests and leaf spots.
9. Mallika
Released in 2009 at RAU, Hanumangarh, Mallika has a yield potential of 2579 kg/ha and an oil content of about 48%. This bold-seeded variety is resistant to collar rot and PBND and is recommended for the Kharif season
The groundnut or peanut is one of the important legume crops of tropical and semiarid tropical countries, where it provides a major source of edible oil and vegetable protein. Groundnut Kernel contains 47-53% oil and 25-36% protein. India is the major groundnut producing countries. There are two most common names used for this crop i.e. groundnut or peanut. The term groundnut is used in most countries of Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, while in north and South America it is commonly referred to as peanut. Groundnut are used in various forms, which include groundnut oil, roasted and salted groundnut, boiled or raw groundnut or as a paste popularly known as groundnut or peanut butter. Groundnut oil is the most important product of the crop, which is used for both domestic and industrial purposes. About 75% of the world groundnut production is used in extraction of edible oil.
Origin: Malaysia
Monthly Production: 200mt
Packing: 9-12 pcs/carton 13kg/carton
Min Order: 1 x 20'FCL 630 carton
Loading Port: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Philippine Davao Port
Payment Term: Cash
Grade: Premium, grade A/B.
Color: Dark Green.
Size: 200 - 800g/piece.
Min order: 1x20ft /12mts.
Quantity capacity: 100 tons/month.
Packaging: in carton of 5kgs, 10kgs, 15kgs or as buyer's requirement.
