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Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Charleston Nemagreen'

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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
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N/A
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
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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)
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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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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2007 | neutral

Developed by USDA, Charleston. A nematode resistant cream pea similar to Bettergreen.

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