Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Lady 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:

North Port, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Hopkins Park, Illinois

Kankakee, Illinois

Momence, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Momence, IL | August 2010 | positive

I love growing these peas! They take a licking and just keep on pumping out the peas! They taste great and are easy to shell dry, but not...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

A small white pea. Too small for a good shellie. White acre is much better for that purpose. Good as a dried pea. Drys extremely fast and...Read More

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