Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean 'Queen Anne Blackeye'

Vignaunguiculata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
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:

Leland, Mississippi

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Leland, MS | July 2011 | positive

This is a very good cowpea for our area. It is a good producer and is easy to pick with most of the production on top of the plant.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | neutral

This is a small blackeye pea; it has a bushy vine with good topset and very easy to pick. Peas are good eating, used to be served widely ...Read More

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