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 Intro0:27 Ag in the Cab Podcast Intro2:03 Brennan and Robbie's Opening Segment9:18 Dr. Leynar Leyton Introduction12:28 Discussion with Dr. Leynar Leyton on Ornamental Perennial Peanut41:37 Closing Segment with Brennan and RobbiePerennial Peanut Websites and Information:UF/IFAS Extension Gardening Articles on Perennial Peanuthttps://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/HS1474https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AG358