07-25-2017, 07:21 AM
in my experience it grows quicker from cuttings and prefers shade while establishing so theres less competition from the weeds. establishing from seed could take 6 months to a year.
perennial peanut does not grow like you hope it will. weeds still grow though it and can potentially take over the patch if not well weeded and well watched. would be better to establish it under your trees than as a complete lawn replacement.
growing it with another ground cover could prevent the weeds from going up in it. i usually layer with perennial peanut and sweet potato or lablab. if you do that make sure its fenced or pig free, as the pigs love sweet potato.
perennial peanut does not grow like you hope it will. weeds still grow though it and can potentially take over the patch if not well weeded and well watched. would be better to establish it under your trees than as a complete lawn replacement.
growing it with another ground cover could prevent the weeds from going up in it. i usually layer with perennial peanut and sweet potato or lablab. if you do that make sure its fenced or pig free, as the pigs love sweet potato.