Episode 6: Brennan and Robbie Talk with Dr. Leynar Leyton about Ornamental Perennial Peanut

Episode Summary:

On Episode Six, Brennan and Robbie are joined by Dr. Leynar Leyton, UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Extension Specialist and Plant Breeder. This week, you will learn about the growing use of Perennial Peanut for ornamental horticulture uses in landscapes and right of ways. Up until recent years, Perennial Peanut has traditionally been know for its forage hay production ability. Perennial Peanut plant breeding and development has been working on Perennial Peanut for the green industry in the subtropical zones in USDA Hardiness Zones 8A-11. During the episode Dr. Leyton will discuss what Perennial Peanuts are, ornamental uses, current cultivars, and future research coming in the next few years.

Dr. Leyton's Faculty Profile: https://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty-directory/leynar-leyton-naranjo/

Chapter Markers:

0:00 Cold Opening Intro

0:27 Ag in the Cab Podcast Intro

2:03 Brennan and Robbie's Opening Segment

9:18 Dr. Leynar Leyton Introduction

12:28 Discussion with Dr. Leynar Leyton on Ornamental Perennial Peanut

41:37 Closing Segment with Brennan and Robbie

Perennial Peanut Websites and Information:

UF/IFAS Extension Gardening Articles on Perennial Peanut

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/perennial-peanut/

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/orangeco/2020/11/13/perennial-peanut-an-ideal-groundcover-for-florida/

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS1474

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AG358