Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Dixie Lee'

Vignaunguiculata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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:

Hopkins Park, Illinois

Kankakee, Illinois

Momence, Illinois

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

Early fresh market improved cream or acre type pea for shelling. Very high yielding, very similar to Texas Cream peas in most respects. G...Read More

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