Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Piggott Family Heirloom'

Vignaunguiculata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
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:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Jonesville, South Carolina

Cypress, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | August 2022 | positive

This variety doesn’t produce as much as some of the others that I have grown but does have the ability to produce long pods. Taste is ...Read More

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Cypress, TX | December 2014 | positive

Healthy, vigorous vines climbed to the top of 6' trellis, than over and back down. Lots of pods filled with plump peas. Easy to shell. Ha...Read More

C
Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) | July 2012 | positive

Growing very well, even with super hot drought conditions this summer.

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

A Louisiana variety that has been in the Pigott family, Washington Parish, since the 1850's. Prized by the family as the best-tasting cow...Read More

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