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

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species: unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Cultivar: California # 5

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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