Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Rice Pea'

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)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Lake Dallas, Texas

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Small white seeds are slightlyt larger than rice, and cook in 40 minutes. Very tasty. Bush plants yield well. A pre-1860 Southern cowpea.

Featured
Golden Silk Spider
(Nephila clavipes)
Green Heron
(Butorides virescens)
Featured
Golden Silk Spider
(Nephila clavipes)
Green Heron
(Butorides virescens)