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==Cultivars==
 
==Cultivars==
Thousands of peanut [[cultivar]]s are grown, with four major [[cultivar|Cultivar Groups]] being the most popular: Spanish, Runner, Virginia, and Valencia. There are also Tennessee Red and Tennessee White groups. Certain Cultivar Groups are preferred for particular uses because of differences in flavor, oil content, size, shape, and disease resistance. For many uses the different cultivars are interchangeable. Most peanuts marketed in the shell are of the Virginia type, along with some Valencias selected for large size and the attractive appearance of the shell. Spanish peanuts are used mostly for peanut candy, salted nuts, and [[peanut butter]]. Most Runners are used to make peanut butter.
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Thousands of peanut [[cultivar]]s are grown, with four major [[cultivar|Cultivar Groups]] being the most popular: Spanish, Runner, Virginia, and Valencia{{wp}}. There are also Tennessee Red and Tennessee White groups{{wp}}. Certain Cultivar Groups are preferred for particular uses because of differences in flavor, oil content, size, shape, and disease resistance. For many uses the different cultivars are interchangeable. Most peanuts marketed in the shell are of the Virginia type, along with some Valencias selected for large size and the attractive appearance of the shell. Spanish peanuts are used mostly for peanut candy, salted nuts, and [[peanut butter]]. Most Runners are used to make peanut butter.{{wp}}
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The various types are distinguished by branching habit and branch length. There are numerous varieties of each type of peanut. There are two main growth forms, bunch and runner. Bunch types grow upright, while runner types grow near the ground.
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The various types are distinguished by branching habit and branch length. There are numerous varieties of each type of peanut. There are two main growth forms, bunch and runner. Bunch types grow upright, while runner types grow near the ground.{{wp}}
    
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==

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