Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'California # 5'

Vignaunguiculata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Byers, Colorado

Augusta, Georgia

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2007 | positive

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