Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Cardinal'

Vignaunguiculata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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:

Waynesboro, Mississippi

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

Very large peas that are red, hence the name. When shelling, you get a lot of peas fast because of the large size. Robust vines.

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