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Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Kirby's Whippoorwill'

Vignaunguiculata

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
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Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

These good sized peas are tan with faint gray speckles. The 5' vines produce loads of 7"-8" green pods with a purple tinge. This heirloom...Read More

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